Medical Records Director

Are you looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a difference in people's lives? Look no further than Villa Healthcare! We are thrilled to announce that we are now hiring a Medical Records Director to join our team of compassionate caregivers. With new management and new wages, there has never been a better time to join the Villa family.

At Villa, we believe that every team member plays an important role in creating a welcoming, supportive environment. We are committed to providing our staff with the resources and support they need to succeed, including ongoing training and development opportunities.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to join the Villa Healthcare family and make a real difference in the lives of others. Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career as a Medical Records Director with Villa Healthcare Group!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Administrator, the Medical Records Director assumes responsibility and accountability for patient health care records. They maintain patient data and supervise the employees within the department. Follows all Villa’s policies and procedures. Performs duties as defined by the State Nurse Practice Act.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Medical records director is responsible for maintaining and securing all written and electronic medical records within a facility's medical records department or its equivalent.

2. They also ensure that information contained in the record is complete, accurate, and only available to authorized personnel.

3. Other ongoing tasks may include keeping abreast of any new computer technologies or new regulations enacted by Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance companies. 

4. Resident Rights

· Knows Resident Rights. Help the residents/patients exercise and/or protect their rights.

· Reports resident/patient complaints to management.

· Maintains confidentiality of resident/patient information.

5. HIPAA

· Follows and adheres to Villa’s policies and procedures implementing HIPAA

* Requirements for the privacy and security of protected health information.

· Uses and/or discloses only minimum amount of Protected Health Information necessary

· to complete assigned tasks (applies only if position requires access to PHI under Role

Based Access Grid).

· Reports all suspected violation of company’s HIPAA policies or procedures to Facility

Privacy Designee.

Other Duties:

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and the employee will perform other related duties as assigned. This organization reserves the right to revise the essential position functions as the need arises.

1. Performs other duties as directed by facility management.

SHARED CODE OF CONDUCT:

B.E.T.T.E.R. is Villa's Service Excellence Code of Conduct, communicating our shared standards of working for our patients, while working with each other. Our mutual ideals ignite positive employee engagement through team work & recognition, resulting in an increase in positive clinical outcomes through communication and respect.

Becoming a member of the Villa Team includes upholding Villa’s standards of Service Excellence every day: Be Welcoming To All, Establish a Relationship, Trust & Respect, Teamwork, Engage & Communicate & Recognize

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school diploma required

Experience: One year of experience in Health Informatics/Information Management preferred.

Physical Demands:Primary activities involve walking and talking. Involves sitting and standing.
Working conditions: Primarily inside with well- lighted and well ventilated areas

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Ability to manage and supervise nursing staff. Ability to make independent decisions. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English. Meets all health requirements, as required by law. Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other facility staff. Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications. Microsoft Office version 1997, 2000 or XP, MS Word, MS Access, MS Excel, E-mail, Outlook, Internet Explorer.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The responsibilities of this position involve significant physical activities including standing, lifting (up to 60 pounds unassisted), bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and twisting. All employees of nursing homes may be required to provide lifting and transfer assistance to residents. Lifting and/or transferring some residents will require use of a lifting device and /or assistance of other staff.

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