• Must be licensed in accordance with laws of the state of practice

• Must be an accredited record technician (ART), recognized by the American Health Information Management Association.

• 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, visitors and the general public.

• Must be knowledgeable of medical terminology, laws, and regulations as they pertain to nursing care facilities.

• Be able to follow written and oral instructions.

• Be knowledgeable in computers, data input/retrieval and output.

• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.

• Software knowledge - Outlook, Excel, Word etc.

• Assist in developing procedures to ensure records are properly assembled, coded, signed, indexed, etc., before filing.

• Ensure established policies and procedures governing medical records and health information is followed by all personnel.

• Assist in establishing procedures to ensure that charts/records are not taken from the records room/area except as authorized. Periodically audit such records to assure this policy is being followed.

• Ensure that incomplete records/charts are returned to the appropriate department or personnel for correction.

• Abstract information from records as authorized/required for insurance companies, Medicare, etc.

• Assist in indexing medical records as necessary.

• Ensure registries are properly maintained for admission and discharge of residents

• Must possess, as a minimum, a two-year associate degree from an accredited community or junior college.

• Must be a graduate of an approved course for medical record technicians

• Must have, as a minimum, experience in medical records of a health care facility.

Avante expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, Veterans' status or any other category protected by law. Improper interference with the ability of Avante's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including, discharge.