Regional Medical Records

General Purpose

The primary purpose of this position is to manage and support medical records across multiple facilities, ensuring that they are accurate, complete, and in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The Regional Medical Records Consultant will work closely with Medical Records Managers and various leadership roles throughout facilities within the region and staff to maintain the security and confidentiality of patient information.

Essential Duties

• Review and analyze medical records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and maintain record-keeping systems, and train staff on proper usage
• Ensure that medical records are kept confidential and secure, implementing and enforcing security measures.
• Assist in organizing, planning, and directing the medical records department in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintain various registries, including the register for admission and discharge of residents.
• Collect, assemble, and inspect charts for completion.
• Retrieve medical records when requested by authorized personnel.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel to ensure proper maintenance of medical records.
• Oversee and support medical records departments across multiple facilities within the region, ensuring consistency and compliance with company standards.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments of medical records practices at each facility to identify areas for improvement and ensure adherence to policies.

Qualification

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or a related field.

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in medical records management.

• Strong knowledge of federal and state guidelines related to medical records
• Excellent organizational and communication sk lls.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and security of patient information.
• Minimum 3 years of Point Click Care experience

Physical Demands

This position primarily involves sedentary work, requiring extended periods of sitting at a computer. It also includes occasional walking, standing, bending, and reaching. Essential demands include manual dexterity for computer and office equipment use, clear verbal and written communication, and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally for handling files and office supplies.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Additional Information

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above.

Pay Range

$75,000.00 - $80,000.00