Director of Medical Records

Job Description

Responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities concerning analyzing, compiling, abstracting, transcribing, coding, indexing and filing of patient records.

Establishes and oversees policies, procedures, standards and objectives for medical records services;

Monitors staff compliance and assures that records are consistent with policy for completeness, accuracy and standards of various accrediting and regulatory agencies;

Develops and prepares statistical reports and analyses based on records in order to analyze the facility's medical activities;

Provides recorded medical information to individuals with proper authorization;

Develops and implements procedures to respond to appropriate requests for information and subpoenas;

Carries out the personnel management activities associated with direct staff supervision, including screening, selection, orientation training and development, performance management, and employee relations functions;

Reviews medical documentation and assigned medical codes in order for billing to occur;

Tracks, processes, and evaluates requests for release of medical information;

Demonstrates knowledge and trains medical records staff in HIPAA standards;

Demonstrates knowledge of existing and emerging requirements related to privacy and confidentiality of health information;

Provides leadership and direction regarding improving department performance.

Requirements

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) required

Bachelor's degree preferred

Previous experience in a psychiatric setting preferred

Ability to maintain information as highly confidential

Benefits

A full benefits package is available the first of the month following just one month of employment!

Desert Parkway offers competitive benefits to include:

Medical insurance (three plans to choose from)

Dental insurance (two plans to choose from)

Vision insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Healthcare spending account

Dependent care spending account

PTO Plan with holiday premium pay

Discounted cafeteria meal plan

Life insurance (including plans for spouse and children)

Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)

Pet Insurance

Identity Theft Insurance

Full-time