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)
The Lodge at Mills River is a 50-bed skilled nursing facility seeking a full-time Medical Records / Central Supply Director to join our team. We are located in Mills River, NC between Asheville and Hendersonville, NC.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
· Preparing patient charts and gathering information and documents from patient and/or other providers
· Ensuring that the medical records are organized, accurate and complete
· Creating digital copies of paperwork and storing the records electronically
· Filing the paperwork and reports efficiently and accurately
· Safeguarding patient records and ensuring that everyone complies with the HIPAA standards
· Transferring data into the facility’s main system database
· Processing the records for admitting and discharging patients
· Inventory and stock supplies maintained at nurses’ station in supply points, distribute appropriate supplies, record inventory
· Inventory and monitor central supply levels
· Order, receive, and restock in accordance with procedures
· Secure emergency or critical items
· Carry out additional administrative support, which may include assisting with scheduling or job assignment, and preparing special reports
At The Lodge at Mills River, we offer employment opportunities in NC that are filled with purpose. We are an organization that is dedicated to making a difference in our industry and caring as passionately for our employees as we do our residents. The Lodge at Mills River offers an excellent benefit package to full time employees including vacation, medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, and 401k plan with employer match.