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)
Description
Job Summary:
Maintain and organize patient medical records to facilitate the efficient flow of medical record data from storage to patients, medical staff, physicians, and insurance companies for information acquisition and transfer.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Scanning
Patient Privacy
Patient Chart Location
Patient File Existence
Archives
Medical Record Privacy
Filing System & EMR Knowledge
Interpersonal Skills:
Working Relationships
Initiative
Flexibility & Stressful Situations
Data Entry Skill
Other Duties
Adherence to Facility/Departmental Policy:
Confidentiality
Attendance/Punctuality
Overtime
Dress Code/Identification
Staff Meetings/In-Services
Safety & Infection Control Policies
Care of Environment, Equipment, and Supplies:
Clean, Neat, Safe Environment
Equipment Safe Technique
Requirements
Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent - Required
Experience:
Data Entry and/or Filing Experience - Preferred
Physical Requirements:
Seeing - Must be able to read reports, charts, and patient documents - Constant
Hearing - Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with patients, physicians, medical staff, administrative staff, co-workers, insurance companies, and the public - Constant
Speaking - Must be able to verbally communicate with patients, physicians, medical staff, administrative staff, co-workers, insurance companies, and the public - Constant
Grasping - Must have dexterity enabling retrieval, maintenance, and transport of patient charts - Constant
Standing - Must be able to stand for periods of time and maneuver stairs repeatedly - Frequently
Bending/Crouching - Must be able to lower oneself in order to retrieve patient charts - Frequently
Stooping/Squatting/ Kneeling - Must be able to stoop, squat, and kneel in order to retrieve patient charts - Frequently
Sitting - Constant
Weight Demands:
Lifting - Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds - Frequently
Working Conditions:
Environmental Hazards
Physical Hazards
Unique Work Schedule/Travel
Employee Statement of Understanding:
I have read and understand the job description for my position. I am able to perform all of the essential functions of this position.
I agree to comply with the corporate compliance policy and all laws, rules, regulations and standards of conduct related to my position. As an employee, I understand my duty to report any suspected violations of the law or the standards of conduct to my immediate supervisor.
As an employee, I will strive to uphold the mission and vision of the organization. All employees are required to adhere to the values in all their interactions with patients, customers, and fellow employees.
Note: This description is intended to describe the general job duties and employment requirements for adequate job performance, and should not be interpreted as an exhaustive report. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned at the discretion of the employees’ supervisor.
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