Medical Records Manager manages medical record-keeping operations and healthcare information management to ensure secure, accurate, and reliable patient information management that complies with data and privacy regulations. Follows established policies and procedures to ensure effective and compliant record management, makes suggestions for process improvements. Being a Medical Records Manager 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 Manager coordinates with clinical and technical professionals to maintain robust records management systems and manage data for analysis and reporting. May require a bachelor's degree. May require Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification. Typically reports to a director. The Medical Records Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Medical Records Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Duties:
Part Time
Maintain the integrity of active and discharge medical records with established system in an organized manner.
Respond to request of medical records by different entities in compliance with State & Federal guideline.
Perform audits pertaining to medical records to ensure compliance.
Assist staff filing records to maintain compliance.
Ensure all forms are signed by designated staff to comply with State & Federal guideline.
Performs thinning of medical records per facility policy.
Ensure medical records are accurately closed in a timely manner.
Qualification
Medical records experience in skilled nursing facility preferred.
Proficient in use of MS Word & Excel.
Basic computer skills.
Detail-oriented, organized and high standard of accuracy