Central Supply Manager manages employees responsible for preparing, storing, and distributing equipment as needed for patient care. Oversees proper sterilization of medical supplies and assembly of equipment. Being a Central Supply Manager is responsible for inventory records of Central Supply Room. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Central Supply Manager typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Central Supply Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Central Supply Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Required Qualifications
v High school diploma or equivalent
v Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, coding, and other aspects of health information preferred, but not required.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Organizes, plans and manages the medical records department in accordance to established policies and procedures.
Ensures resident health information is protected and not disclosed unless by permission or with established policies and procedures.
Assigned Tasks
v Retrieves resident records (manually/electronically). Delivers as necessary.
v Files information such as nursing notes, assessments, progress notes, lab reports, x-ray results, correspondence, etc., either manually or electronically into resident charts.
v Collects, assembles, checks, and files resident charts.
v Ensures incomplete records/charts are returned to appropriate department or personnel for corrections.
v Ensures resident records are properly completed, assembled, coded, etc., before filing.
v Extracts information from records for insurance companies, Medicare, Medicaid, VA, etc., in accordance to established policies and procedures and privacy rules.
v Picks up and delivers medical records to designated areas as necessary.
v Answers telephone calls in regards to inquiries about medical records. Prepares written correspondence as necessary.
v Files active and inactive records as per established policies
v Completes portion of death certificates as indicated.
v Maintains logs of specific items as per established policies and procedures.