Medical Secretary

Job Title: Medical Secretary
Location: New York, New York
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $23.00-26.00/Hr.
Department: Integrated Care

About Us:
Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Being a part of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others. Each employee has the ability to touch the hearts of all our seniors and be a part of something bigger than themselves. Its not just a job. Its an extraordinary life.

Maplewood Senior Living is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking senior living provider. We offer a home-like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live the good life in a safe environment. As an associate of Maplewood Senior Living, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day. As we continue to grow, we are seeking Staff Accountants to become part of our family. We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Key Responsibilities:

• Resident File Oversight:
  • Maintain electronic and paper-based resident medical records.
  • Conduct daily reviews of the resident list to ensure accurate documentation.
  • Perform monthly audits of paper medical records to verify completeness and compliance with
    policies and regulations.
  • Ensure medical evaluations, admission forms, and interval paperwork meet corporate and state
    standards for timeliness, accuracy, and completeness.
  • Verify all new orders or order changes have been picked up correctly by the nursing staff by
    crosschecking the medication received from the pharmacy, matches the script, and the
    information on the eMAR.
    • Report any missing, incorrect, or overdue documents to the Director of Integrated Care.
    • Maintain Refusal of Medication Forms in both electronic and paper medical records when
      necessary.
    • Verify that current medication prescriptions are uploaded and documented correctly in resident
      files.
    • Notify the Director of Integrated Care of any documentation inconsistencies or discrepancies.
    • Ensure that self-medication assessments are examined and signed off by the Director of
      Integrated Care.
• Administrative Duties:
  • Communicate with residents, families, and care teams to facilitate seamless care coordination.
  • Conduct error analyses, identifying recurring documentation mistakes and reporting findings to
    the Director of Integrated Services.
  • Utilize computer systems for data entry, information retrieval, and documentation
    management.
  • Transcribe audio recordings, handwritten notes, and typed documents into structured reports,
    forms, manuals, and records.
  • Proofread and edit documents to ensure accuracy and clarity.
  • Organize and maintain electronic and paper-based medical records, making photocopies and
    filing documents as needed.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance:
  
  • Ensure compliance with corporate policies and state health department regulations.
  • Support quality assurance initiatives by participating in audits, documentation reviews, and
    process improvements.
  • Identify and report trends or recurring errors to the Director of Wellness and/or Executive
    Director.
  • Support additional administrative and quality-related initiatives as assigned by the Director of
    Integrated Care.
  • Participates in on-going in-service and training programs
  • Follows emergency procedures
  • Understands and fully complies with Inspir safety practices and procedures

Experience/Education/Qualifications:

• Medical Secretary, Health Information Management, or related experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, nursing procedures, and healthcare regulations.
• Experience in electronic health records (EHR) systems and medical documentation.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interaction with residents, families, and
  healthcare providers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and healthcare database systems.
• Ability to analyze documentation trends, identify errors, and implement corrective actions.
• Experience working in assisted living, skilled nursing, or healthcare settings is preferred.

Why You'll Love working for Us:

• Competitive wages
• Flexible shifts
• Growth opportunities
• Bonus & incentive programs
• Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401K match, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full-time employees.

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