The Medical Records Director (Non-Nurse) maintains patients’ clinical records, including coding, auditing, and providing staff education on recordkeeping procedures in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. This role also serves as the designated Privacy Officer for the facility and reports to the Executive Director.
Requirements & Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- RHIA or RHIT credential, or a degree in a health-related field with extensive training and demonstrated competence in health information management
- Training in post-acute care health information management
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of state and federal legal requirements related to documentation, confidentiality, and health information
- Efficient use of complex computer software systems
- Functional knowledge of the field of practice
- Ability to make independent decisions when needed
- Knowledge of medical records practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines in a post-acute care facility
- Ability to implement and interpret departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
- Proficiency in medical coding, auditing, clinical records, privacy officer responsibilities, supervisory responsibilities, patient rights, and safety/sanitation
- Strong communication skills with physicians, nursing staff, and allied health personnel
- Ability to interview, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise staff
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and move up to 35 lbs as required
Location
Kentucky, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Director
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 month ago