Director, Medical Records & EHR Compliance

PACS; Jourdanton (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS in Texas (Jourdanton) is seeking a Medical Records Director to oversee resident health records, ensuring accuracy, security, and regulatory compliance in a skilled nursing facility.

You will manage EHR systems, coordinate with clinical and admin teams, and supervise staff if applicable, while maintaining confidentiality and survey readiness.

Qualifications include RHIT preferred, 2+ years in medical records, HIPAA knowledge, and proficiency in EHR and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management preferred.
• RHIT certification preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in medical records or health information management, preferably in long-term care.
• Strong knowledge of HIPAA, Medicare/Medicaid documentation standards, and SNF regulations.
• Proficiency in EHR systems and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage creation, maintenance, and storage of resident medical records per HIPAA and guidelines.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of admissions, discharges, transfers, and updates.
• Monitor record completion and compliance with policies and state/federal requirements.
• Coordinate with nursing, therapy, and administrative teams to support documentation needs.
• Handle requests for medical records from residents, families, and outside providers.
• Oversee electronic health record (EHR) systems and troubleshoot documentation issues.
• Train and supervise medical records staff (if applicable).
• Prepare reports and audits for internal and external review; maintain confidentiality.
• Support survey readiness and respond to documentation inquiries from regulators.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

HIPAA knowledge

EHR proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

Health Information Management degree (Assoc or Bachelors)

RHIT certification preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

PACS in Texas (Jourdanton) is seeking a Medical Records Director to oversee resident health records, ensuring accuracy, security, and regulatory compliance in a skilled nursing facility.

You will manage EHR systems, coordinate with clinical and admin teams, and supervise staff if applicable, while maintaining confidentiality and survey readiness.

Qualifications include RHIT preferred, 2+ years in medical records, HIPAA knowledge, and proficiency in EHR and MS Office.