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)
Knapp Medical Center is a 227-bed not-for-profit, acute care hospital, and a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation. Located in Weslaco, TX, we provide exceptional healthcare services to residents of the Mid- Valley. Knapp works hard to provide state-of-the-art technology, progressive diagnostic and treatment options, and patient-focused care.
Throughout recent years, Knapp has been recognized as one of the best healthcare facilities in the United States in the various areas we serve:
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The Director is responsible for planning, organizing and influencing department activities and enduring maintenance of hospital medical records while maintaining continuous quality improvement. The Director maintains operations within budgetary parameters. Effectively interacts with patients, their significant others and other health team members, while maintaining standards of professional service.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. Must be knowledgeable regarding the Health Information Management Department process and its application and evaluation of qualitative issues.
2. Three to five years experience in a HIM Department, in an acute care setting; required.
3. Minimum two years HIM management / supervisory experience; required.
4. Successful completion of college level courses in anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and coding
5. ICD and CPT knowledge; required.
6. Successful completion of an education program for Registered Health Information Technician (R.H.I.T.),or Registered Health Information Administrator (R.H.I.A.); required.
7. Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in a related field; preferred.
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