Client Summary:

Our client is a well established, publically traded healthcare services company serving patients in hospital and long-term care settings.

Job Summary:

The Director manages the operation of the medical records function and plans, develops and administers medical records management policies designed to facilitate effective and efficient handling of health information records.  The organization supports multiple facilities across the United States.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the VP of Operations, the Director supervises the work of the Medical Records site.  Responsible for overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of data entry staff.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizational policies and applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.
• Plans development and implementation of records management policies intended to standardize filing, protecting, and retrieving records, reports and other information contained on paper, microfilm, computer programs, and other media.
• Coordinates with managers and supervisors in the interviewing, hiring and training of employees: planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Manages monthly work flow for clients' facilities and department to ensure all documentation is completed on schedule.  Coordinates activities of departments involved with record management analysis, reports analysis, and supporting technical, administrative, printing and delivery services.
• Conducts informational meetings with new clients to discuss documentation needs.  Creates/adapts new forms and procedures to accommodate client needs within scope of organizational policies and procedures.  Provides new clients with in-service start-up training on corporate medical records services and procedures.
• Works with VP of Operations, clinical staff and clients to create and adapt new forms and procedures to accommodate clients needs within the scope of the organizational policies and procedures.
• Provides audit service and information to clients regarding medical records documentation including answering questions and concerns on quality and scheduling issues.   

Ideal Candidate Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in Records management or related management.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience of large staff (50 to 100+).
• Proven leadership roles.
• A healthcare background is desired but not required or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Minimal travel required.

Additional Comments:

Our client offers a base salary plus attractive incentive compensation and benefit package.  Relocation assistance provided.