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GREENFIELD Administrative Assistant Essential Job Functions: Assist in organizing, planning & directing the medical records section in accordance with established policies and procedures. Maintain a working rapport with other departments in the facility to assure that medical records can be properly maintained. Assist in recording all incidents/accidents. File in accordance with established policies and procedures. Collect, assemble, check, and file resident charts and personnel records as required. Ensure incomplete records/charts are returned to nursing service for correction. Assist in developing procedures to ensure records are properly completed, coded, signed, indexed, etc., before filing. Establish a procedure to ensure charts/records do not leave the section except as authorized in our policies and procedures. Maintain records of information taken from charts/records, i.e., type information, name of recipient, date, department, etc. Abstract information from records as authorized/required for insurance companies, Medicare, Medicaid, VA, etc. Maintain various registries as directed including register for admission and discharge of residents. Collect charts, assemble them in proper order, and inspect them for completion. Perform miscellaneous duties pertaining to medical records and assist business office personnel as required/directed. Qualifications: Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.