HIM Director & Privacy Officer (Post-Acute)

Life Care Centers of America; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, seeks a Medical Records Director (Non-Nurse) to maintain patients' clinical records, oversee coding and auditing, and educate staff on recordkeeping in accordance with laws and Life Care standards.

The role serves as Privacy Officer, reports to the Executive Director, and requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, RHIA/RHIT or related HIM credential, and training in post-acute health information management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience.
• RHIA or RHIT credential or health-related HIM degree with experience.
• Training in post-acute health information management.

Responsibilities

• Audit and review patients' clinical records for documentation and compliance.
• Maintain current and discharged record filing systems.
• Serve as Privacy Officer for HIPAA compliance.
• Apply LTC payment systems and ICD-10-CM/CPT/HCPCS coding.
• Recruit, train, and supervise medical records staff.
• Uphold confidentiality and ensure adherence to policies.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT/HCPCS coding

Staff supervision

Privacy officer duties

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

RHIA or RHIT credential or HIM-focused degree

Post-acute HIM training

Job description

Life Care Centers of America in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, seeks a Medical Records Director (Non-Nurse) to maintain patients' clinical records, oversee coding and auditing, and educate staff on recordkeeping in accordance with laws and Life Care standards.

The role serves as Privacy Officer, reports to the Executive Director, and requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, RHIA/RHIT or related HIM credential, and training in post-acute health information management.