Medical Records Director

POSITION:      Medical Records Director
SCHEDULE:    Full Time 8a-4p Weekends off
FACILITY:       Sheridan Correctional Center
LOCATION:    Sheridan, IL
 

MUST have RHIA or RHIT!
Pay Rate- $ $30.00- $36.00/ hour
 

BENEFITS
Wexford Health offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Performance check-ins with annual merit increase 
• Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave 
• Paid holidays 
• Comprehensive health insurance through BlueCross BlueShield 
• Dental and Vision insurance 
• 401(k) retirement savings plan 
• Company-paid short-term disability 
• Healthcare and dependent care spending account

POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direct supervision of the Medical Director or Designated Wexford Manager, responsible for directing health records staff and for managing the health records department in compliance with all applicable standards, policies and procedures.  Utilizes electronic medical record system as applicable throughout the scope of duties and responsibilities.


DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the daily operations of the health records department.
• Ensure that a health record is maintained on each inmate in a confidential and secure manner.
• Ensure that all Facility and Wexford contractual agreements are met in regards to medical records.
• Pre-audit and prepare medical records for monthly and/or quarterly reviews.
• Address all court/legal-related correspondence as it related to health records in a timely manner in accords with policies and procedures.
• Present self to court as the medical records custodian when necessary.
• Participate in the Quality Improvement program by attending meetings and reporting on data assigned for collection or in a capacity as requested.
• Collect and submit information for monthly statistical reports.
• Assign staff members to routinely review health records for signature/name stamp, dates, and time deficiencies and reports non-compliance of health care providers to the Medical Director, Director of Nursing and/or the Regional Administrator as appropriate.
• Ensure that all forms contained in the health records are approved.
• Direct day-to-day activities of personnel engaged in analyzing, compiling, indexing and filing medical records of patients.
• Assist medical staff in research, prepares periodic and statistical reports; and provides information to qualified personnel as assigned.
• Quarterly review Department of Correction guidelines and monitors for compliance.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

LICENSING: N/A

CERTIFICATION: RHIT or RHIA required

EDUCATION:

• Accredited Record Technician in Medical Records Science
• Must have passed the American Records Association examination

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) years experience preferred
• NCCHC and ACA exp preferred
• Management of Ambulatory Care preferred
• Registered Record Administrator preferred

EOE/M/F/D/V