Medical Records Director directs medical record-keeping operations and healthcare information management to ensure secure, accurate, and reliable patient information management that complies with data and privacy regulations. Develops policies and procedures and conducts continuous improvement activities to ensure effective and compliant record management. Being a Medical Records Director implements digital technologies and tools to gain efficiencies, facilitate record retrieval, and ensure secure storage. Provides training for medical records staff and information resources to end-users. Additionally, Medical Records Director coordinates with clinical and technical professionals to maintain robust records management systems and manage data for analysis and reporting. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, a related field, or equivalent. May require Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification. Typically reports to a director. The Medical Records Director 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 Medical Records Director 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)
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Protect the security and access controls of medical records to ensure that confidentiality is maintained under HIPPA regulations.
2. Review and respond to disclosure requests to ensure completeness and compliance with regulations.
3. Prepare, process and release medical record requests according to regulatory guidelines and policies.
4. Invoice and successfully collect revenue for all disclosure requests per company-defined policies.
5. Create and maintain a system to document requests and to document the action taken.
6. Clerical duties associated with the maintaining of medical records and/or company documents.
7. Other duties relevant to the position as determined by management.
Educational Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent. College level courses desirable.
Experience Requirements: 1-2 years of medical office experience prefered. Attention to detail and excellent communication and computer skills. Working knowledge of state and federal laws/HIPPA regulations pertaining to the Release of Information. Works well independently and is self motivated, but also function well as part of a team. Medically terminology required. Physical Requirements: Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods and utilize computer with or without accommodation. Internal / External Interactions: This position requires extensive interaction with employees at all organizational levels and with outside sources. Note: It is not intended that this job description include all details of the work functions of this position. The incumbent will perform work of lower or equivalent classification as required or directed, and work of a higher classification for training and development purposes or as situational warranted.
Employment is contingent on presentation of work related credentials. These credentials vary based on the position offered and the location offered, but may include vaccinations, licensure, and certifications. A detailed list will be sent upon offer and available during the interview process when requested.
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