Director of Medical Records

Allen Parish Community Healthcare; Kinder (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen Parish Community Healthcare in Kinder, LA is seeking a Director of Medical Records to lead the health information management team onsite. This role ensures accurate documentation, compliant coding using ICD-10, and robust record retention practices to support patient care and regulatory standards.

The director will supervise staff, optimize workflows, generate reports, and participate in audits and hospital-wide information governance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong Health Information Management experience with leadership in medical records.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology and ICD-10 for accurate coding.
• Experience in medical records including retention, release of information, privacy compliance.
• RHIA or RHIT credential or active pursuit/eligibility.
• Staff supervision, workflow management and quality assurance in healthcare.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills across teams.
• Experience in hospital/acute care; familiarity with EHR and HIPAA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the medical records department.
• Develop and implement policies aligning with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Ensure proper use of ICD-10 coding.
• Supervise staff; monitor workflows and quality assurance.
• Coordinate record retrieval and release of information.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to optimize documentation.
• Prepare reports and support audits.
• Participate in hospital-wide information governance initiatives.

Skills

Staff supervision

Workflow management

Quality assurance

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Health Information Management or related field

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Company Description

Allen Parish Community Healthcare is a 49‑bed acute care service district hospital serving the Kinder, LA community and surrounding areas. The hospital provides emergency, outpatient, inpatient, home health, behavioral health, Rural Health Clinic, and physical therapy services. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality primary care while restoring and expanding access to specialty care services locally. Team members work in a community-focused environment where patient-centered care and service excellence are core values.

Role Description

The Director of Medical Records is a full-time, on-site role based in Kinder, LA, responsible for overseeing all health information management and medical records functions. This role plans, organizes, and directs the daily operations of the medical records department, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely documentation and record retention. The director will develop and implement policies and procedures that support regulatory and accreditation requirements, including proper use of ICD-10 coding and adherence to privacy and confidentiality standards. Day-to-day tasks include supervising staff, monitoring workflows and quality assurance, coordinating record retrieval and release of information, and collaborating with clinical and administrative teams to optimize documentation practices. The role also involves analyzing department performance, preparing reports, supporting audits, and participating in hospital-wide initiatives to improve information integrity and patient care.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Health Information Management experience, including leadership of medical records operations.
• Candidates should possess knowledge of Medical Terminology and ICD-10 to support accurate documentation and coding practices.
• Candidates should possess Medical Records expertise, including record retention, release of information, and compliance with privacy regulations.
• Candidates should possess an RHIA or RHIT credential or equivalent certification/licensure in health information management, or be eligible and actively working toward such credentials.
• Candidates should possess skills in staff supervision, workflow management, and quality assurance in a healthcare setting.
• Candidates should possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clinical and administrative teams.
• Relevant experience in hospital or acute care settings, familiarity with EHR systems, and knowledge of state and federal regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA) are highly beneficial.
• An associate or bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or a related field is required.