Medical Records Director at East Bay Post Acute in Castro Valley, California

Job Description:

We are seeking to hire a Medical Records Director at East Bay Post Acute!

Full Time

65,000 to 75,000 (depending on experience)

Looking for a Medical Records Director to directly manage staff and maintain the patients' clinical records, including coding, auditing, and providing staff education regarding record-keeping procedures in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements:

• Demonstrate knowledge of State and Federal requirements relating to documentation, confidentiality, and legal issues pertaining to health information


• Must have functional knowledge in field of practice


• Proficient in ICD-10 coding


• Knowledgeable of medical records practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing medical records functions in the post-acute care facility


• Adhere to HIPPA compliance and maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information


• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedure

Job Duties:

• Audit and complete ongoing review of patients' clinical records to ensure documentation and performance compliance


• Maintain current, overflow, and discharged record filing systems


• Serve as the facility's Privacy Officer for HIPAA compliance


• Able to effectively communicate with physicians, nursing staff, and other IDT members


• Must be able to interview, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise medical records staff


• Attend QAPI meetings and other meetings as directed by Administrator


• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients


• Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communication

Requirements:

- Min. 1 year as Medical Records Director of Medical Records Assistant

- One year LTC setting preferred

- ICD 10 Coding preferred