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)
The Medical Records Specialist is the primary contact for all records related matters. They are responsible for processing and organizing records in compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies, as well as state and federal laws. The Medical Records Specialist ensures accuracy and completeness of records by processing and auditing charts, documenting and communicating all actions, irregularities and continuing needs appropriately, and coordinating correction of errors when discovered. They handle the storage and retention of all patient charts, respond timely to requests for medical records, and keep medical records up to date. The Medical Records Specialist serves and protects Peak Gastroenterology Associates community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, all federal, state, and local requirements and TJC standards.
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