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)
Job Description:
Answering phones, faxing requests, verifying authorizations for HIPAA compliance on release of information requests. Scanning medical records. Proficient understanding of and ability to use electronic medical records (EMR) systems. Ideal candidates will have previous experience working in a hospital medical record department or medical office. Familiarity with HIPAA guidelines or ability to learn and apply the guidelines is essential. Must be computer literate and able to us MS Office and email. Strong clerical skills in office setting are a must. Excellent communication skills, as well as be organized, professional and service oriented.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED required.
Work Schedule:
Fulltime M – F, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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