What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDICAL RECORDS DIRECTOR position at Hayward Hills Healthcare Center?
SUMMARYResponsible and accountable for the record keeping procedures and storage of all clinical records in a manner consistent withfacility policies and procedures, professional standards, and state and federal laws and regulations for long-term care facilities.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Prepares charts for new admissions. Closes medical records upon discharge.• Develops schedule for and conducts audits of the clinical and electronic health records.• Monitors physician visit schedule.• Maintains master index system.• Orders, maintains, and distributes medical records forms.• Monitors procedures to maintain confidentiality of patient information and guard against loss or destruction of data inaccordance with the facility’s policy and procedures.• Maintains records and completes required forms and documents in accordance with facility policies and state and/orfederal regulations.ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS• High school diploma or equivalent.• Working knowledge of medical terminology.• Proficient in the use of personal computer.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESSupervises Medical Record assistant, if any, and others for whom they are administratively or professionally responsible.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTWorking in normal office environment, employee may be required to sit, bend, stoop, use keyboard, see, talk and hear. Mayoccasionally lift objects of 10 to 25 lbs. In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.OTHER REQUIREMENTSParticipates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident’sprotected health information. Monitors and oversee facility’s efforts to comply with company policies, procedures and stateand federal law. By his / her signature below, employee agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelinesrelative to the confidentiality of residents' protected health information.JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEWI understand this job description, its requirements and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned. I understand thejob duties may be altered from time to time. SALARY RANGE: $26.00 to $28.00 PER HOUR DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE
Salary : $26 - $28