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)
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Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent. Minimum 2 years of administrative experience preferred and CNA. Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, coding, and other aspects of health information preferred, but not required.
Job Descriptions and Duties:
Have the ability to drive a Transport van.
· Organize, plan and manage the medical records department in accordance to established policies and procedures.
· Ensure resident health information is protected and not disclosed unless by permission or with established policies and procedures.
· Retrieve resident records (manually/electronically). Delivers as necessary.
· File information such as nursing notes, assessments, progress notes, lab reports, x-ray results, correspondence, etc., either manually or electronically into resident charts.
· Collect, assemble, check, and file resident charts.
· Ensure incomplete records/charts are returned to appropriate department or personnel for corrections.
· Ensure resident records are properly completed, assembled, coded, etc., before filing.
· Extract information from records for insurance companies, Medicare, Medicaid, VA, etc., in accordance to established policies and procedures and privacy rules.
· Pick up and deliver medical records to designated areas as necessary.
· Answer telephone calls in regards to inquiries about medical records. Prepare written correspondence as necessary.
· File active and inactive records as per established policies
· Complete portion of death certificates as indicated.
· Maintain logs of specific items as per established policies and procedures.
· Maintain requests for medical records forms and completes as necessary.
Four Oaks Healthcare Center offers a rich benefits package including:
· Competitive Pay
· Low-cost Health Insurance
· Free Life Insurance – 401k with company match
· Paid Time Off
· Dental and Vision Insurance
· Flexible Spending Account
· Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
· Ancillary Insurance available (including accident, cancer, hospital & critical illness)
Four Oaks Healthcare Center proudly serves East Tennessee. We value strong community connections and opportunities to serve.
We look forward to having you join our team!
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