Medical Secretary

Company: Bristal Assisted Living
Location: Jericho
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionLooking for a career where you can make a difference in someone else's life? Where opportunities abound to advance your future, both personally and professionally? The Bristal Assisted Living is the place for you. You'll thrive in a premier senior care organization that values you as an individual not just your experience and skillsets, but your unique talents and energy. You'll enrich the community in which you work, and that community will enrich you. We call what we do at The Bristal "hospitality with a higher purpose." We know you'll make an impactful difference. Because the difference is you. Come join us!The Medical Administrative Assistant for Resident Services uses his/her specialized knowledge of medical, technical, procedural, and nursing terminology to perform a defined range of project/audit/administrative related functions for the Resident Services Department. The Medical Administrative Assistant will be responsible for auditing Resident Wellness and Reflections files (medical records) to assure accuracy and completeness as these pertain to company policy and the rules and regulations of the State Department of Health. This position is an integral member of the Resident Services Department team and as such may also be requested to provide support with a specified range of quality related initiatives.The Medical Administrative Assistant may also be requested to perform key office reception functions, answering phones and greeting Residents and others in person; screen calls and visitors to determine nature of request or problem; refer to appropriate staff member(s) and take messages.Full-time schedule includes one weekend shift per week (Tues-Sat or Sun-Thurs).DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Resident File OversightMaintains Resident chart/file system:Reviews daily Resident list;Performs monthly chart reviews (all files), ensuring that various records and forms are in proper order; insert new/updated clinical and administrative documentation in charts, and check for staff and physician sign-off as required; re-file charts.Maintains overflow (current year) and historical (prior years) medical records as per company policy and assure all needed documents specific to individual Resident's files are appropriately filed.Prior to filing in Residents' Medical Record:Reviews medical evaluations and all admission forms, and interval documentation and documents, for timely completion, accuracy and completeness as these pertain to company policy and State Department of Health requirements:Refers to the Director of Resident Relations, the Director of Resident Services, Reflections Coordinator/Director, all interval documentation that is incomplete, incorrect and/or coming due.Reviews prior month's Medication Assistance Records (MARs) prior to filing into Resident's overflow or historical record, to assure completeness and accuracy; refers to Department Head for correction;Assures presence in Resident File of Refusal of Medication Form where appropriate and indicatedAssures presence of all needed forms for the Medication Assistance Program where indicated and appropriate, i.e. prn capability.Reviews Resident File to insure prescriptions are present and reflective of current medication regimenRefers discrepancies to Department Head and/or appropriate staffAssures assessment of self-medicating Residents are completed on time and are reviewed and signed by the Director of Resident ServicesReview medication list to assure fidelity with Resident's medication regimen for corresponding month (prescriptions on file)Maintains Compucare reminders to ensure timely completion of required documents including but not limited to med evals, Self-Administration Reviews, Weights, Skin Checks, Oxygen Certifications, etc.Reviews upcoming reminder dates with Director of Resident Services or Director of Reflections and assist with completion and follow as directed.Assists the Director of Resident Services or Director of Reflections with obtaining pre-admission documentation as directed and ensures that resident chart is compiled.CommunicationCommunicates with pharmacy, physician, physician offices, home health and hospice providers, hospital and skilled nursing facilities discharge planners, Resident/Resident Representatives, et al, as needed.Administrative ResponsibilitiesCommunicates with internal and external members of the health care team.Analyzes recurring errors and bring to the attention of the Director of Resident Services and/or ED.Identifies frequent errors if occurring by a single person.Performs various data entry and information retrieval tasks using computerized systems.Types/word processes and proof correspondence, reports, forms, manuals, records, and other materials from taped, handwritten, or typed copy.Photocopies and collates various materials as these pertain to scope of responsibilities.Performs other duties as assigned by Director of Resident Services, Director of Reflections, and Executive Director (ED) or ED designee.QUALIFICATIONS:Associates Degree preferredOne to two years of relevant project management, medical office management, or administrative experience or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired. (Relevant training/experience in a medical setting desirable)Working knowledge of medical and nursing terminologyWorking knowledge of excel/word/outlookExcellent spelling, filing, reception, and other general office skills. Good basic reading, writing and math skills. Some training or experience in use of computerized filing/data base management systems.Ability to speak clearly and comfortably to and deal courteously and efficiently with Residents, Residents families, physicians, property personnel, and othersAbility to use discretion in handling confidential informationAbility to relate well to the senior population.Independent worker.Must have or be willing to get a COVID-19 vaccine, subject to legal accommodations

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