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)
Reporting to the Director of Health Information Management, this position serves as a liaison for the medical staff providers and the chart completion process monitoring and following up on deficiencies as needed. This position also serves as a resource and liaison between the Hospital and the transcription vendor.
Ability to meet all job &physical requirements as outlined in job description or as agreed through a work place accommodation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
* One year of experience in Health Information Management or an equivalent medical field preferred.
* Medical Terminology preferred.
* Proficiency with computers.