Description and Functions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This position assists the Medical Records department with maintaining the medical records system, gives technical assistance and processes, and maintains a variety of information and data.

The Wyoming Life Resource Center serves residents in an Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) and a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). WLRC is truly an extraordinary place with a rich history and a bright future. Our team members enjoy excellent benefits and compensation as part of the State of Wyoming Department of Health!

Human Resource Contact: Tammy 307-335-6794 tammalee.keysaw1@wyo.gov

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Gather, examine, establish, analyze, record, and maintain information in the electronic health record.
• Complete chart analysis and update information as needed.
• Obtain client medical treatment records from outside sources and scan them into the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Scan agency-generated documents, correspondence, and other pertinent information into the EHR.
• File all medical records in the permanent medical chart. Maintained files of completed records.
• Purge permanent medical records and file in backup medical records per schedule.
• Break down the client's permanent medical chart following discharge or death and forward it to Records.
• Work with Information Technology (IT) staff, Providers, and Records staff to maintain and upgrade the electronic medical record to best suit the facility's needs.
• Perform a variety of tasks associated with the implementation, evaluation, and retention of records systems. Utilize various types of software and databases.
• Verify legitimacy and process release of information requests to internal and external entities.
• Ensure strict confidentiality of all medical information at all times.
• Create and disseminate reports.
• Correspond with the public and other agencies and provide and/or gather information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to applicants with one or more years of experience working with medical records information and systems.

KNOWLEDGE:

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  Knowledge of the agency.
• Knowledge of computer & software applications, mathematical formulas, and spreadsheet software.
• Knowledge of records management systems.
• Ability to communicate in a positive and effective manner verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of personal computers including software such as word processors, spreadsheets, relational database programs, and hardware, such as scanning and imaging systems.

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

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  Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, etc.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• The Wyoming Life Resource Center participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.
• A background check, including the taking of fingerprints, will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, Department of Family Services, and the F.B.I. for every successful applicant.
• Employees of this facility will be expected to follow all rules and requirements established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding COVID-19.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on safety-sensitive positions. Drug testing will be conducted on any position if reasonable suspicion exists.
• The Wyoming Department of Health offers an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, a state retirement plan, a deferred compensation program, and longevity pay.

Supplemental Information

048-Behavioral Health Division - Wyoming Life Resource Center

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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

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