Medical Director plans and directs all aspects of an organization's medical policies, standards, and programs. Responsible for strategic clinical relationships with physicians and interns. Being a Medical Director ensures all clinical programs are in compliance with all applicable regulations. Researches and studies current medical publications and data on new treatments and practices to ensure high quality clinical service offerings. Additionally, Medical Director advises non medical management on clinical and patient related matters and policies. Requires a MD degree. Typically reports to top management. The Medical Director manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a Medical Director typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Responsible and accountable for the record keeping procedures and storage of all clinical records in a manner consistent with facility policies and procedures, professional standards, and state and federal laws and regulations for long-term care facilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
§ Prepares charts for new admissions.
§ Closes medical records upon discharge.
· Develops schedule for and conducts audits of the clinical and electronic health records.
· Monitors physician visit schedule.
· Maintains master index system.
· Orders, maintains, and distributes medical records forms.
· Monitors procedures to maintain confidentiality of patient information and guard against loss or destruction of data in accordance with the facility’s policy and procedures.
· Maintains records and completes required forms and documents in accordance with facility policies and state and/or federal regulations.
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
· High school diploma or equivalent.
· Working knowledge of medical terminology.
· Proficient in the use of personal computer.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises Medical Record assistant, if any, and others for whom they are administratively or professionally responsible.
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