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)
SUMMARY OF JOB:
The Director of Medical Records assumes authority, responsibility, and accountability 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. Manages employees in Medical Records Department. Establishes and implements policies to ensure that records are complete, accurately documented, readily accessible and systematically organized. Collaborates with Nursing Home Administrator to allocate department resources in an efficient and economic manner to achieve department objectives.
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o Lift/carry up to 20 lbs.
o Occasional kneeling/stooping/crouching/reaching/bending
o Occasionally moves/lifts supplies or equipment
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