Full Time
Position summary:Managing and directing the Medical Records department functions and personnel.
Role qualifications:
Education
The director may be a qualified registered health information administrator or a registered health information technician or an individual with demonstrated competence and knowledge of medical record department activities supervised by a qualified consultant who is a registered health information administrator or a registered health information technician.
Experience
On the job training or graduation from an accredited school.
Licenses/Certificate
Not required
Position responsibilities:
Administer medical record services by planning, directing and overseeing staff to ensure accurate, complete, and readily accessible records.
Collaborate with medical staff, administration and other departments to ensure efficient and effective information management.
Compiles statistical information and registers pertaining to medical records department, ancillary services, and other hospital statistical information as assigned or requested.
Develop, analyze, and evaluate health records and indexes.
Implement and monitor quality assurance programs for medical records, including audits, error identification, and corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations regarding medical record keeping, confidentiality, and data security, including HIPAA.
Supervise and train medical records staff, including coding and transcription personnel, ensuring they are proficient in relevant procedures and regulations and evaluating performance.
Maintain the confidentiality and privacy of patient information, adhering to all applicable regulations and policies.
Supervises and monitors the release of confidential information in accordance with rules and regulations.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential. Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong knowledge of medical terminology, coding systems (ICD-10 and CPT), and healthcare documentation requirements.
Participate in professional activities.
Develop and evaluate patient information systems.
Develop and maintain policies and procedures for the collection, storage, retrieval and security of patient health information.
Collect and analyze patient and institutional data for health care programs.
Participate in educational programs.
Manage the departments budget.
Essential skills:
Strong leadership abilities.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Computer proficiency.
Commitment to company values.
Strong team player.
Proficient in time management.
Able to multi-task.
Reporting to this position:Medical record coders, clerks and transcriptionists.
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