Medical Administrator

People Technology And Processes; Mississippi; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

People Technology And Processes is seeking a Medical Administrator at Stennis Space Center, MS. This full-time position involves managing medical records, developing policies, and advising staff on procedures.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medical records management, with experience in program management and the ability to conduct educational programs for staff. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred. Clearance required: SECRET.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of medical records management and administrative principles.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement policies for medico-legal documents.
• Experience in program and project management.
• Familiarity with government budget systems and costs of medical supplies.
• Experience in designing in-service education programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage a medical records program.
• Develop and implement policies for documentation and storage of medical records.
• Advise staff on medical records procedures.
• Coordinate administrative work related to patient management.
• Conduct education programs for healthcare personnel.

Skills

Medical records management

Program management

Policy development

Data analysis

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Administration or related field

Job description

Job Title: Medical Administrator
Location: Stennis Space Center, MS 39529
Position Type: Full Time
Clearance required: SECRET.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, develop, and maintain a medical records program.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for processing medico-legal documents, insurance and correspondence requests, and for the documentation, storage, and retrieval of medical records information in accordance with Federal, State, and local statutes.
• Advise management and staff on medical records procedures and problems and provide solutions.
• Advise staff members or research investigators on methods for recording and retrieving health care data for special studies and perform data retrieval.
• Coordinate with appropriate personnel to manage, supervise, and perform administrative work related to the admission, treatment, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Design, conduct, and test an in-service education program for medical records employees, medical staff, students, and other healthcare personnel.
• Plan, organize, implement, and test the hospital's medical records utilization review, quality assurance, and risk management programs.
• Advise on the design, development, and evaluation of automated systems to meet the technological needs for information required to manage resources.
• Plan for, justify, test, and advise on the use of computer technology for collecting healthcare information, statistical data, and managing a medical records program.
• Plan, organize, and evaluate the facility's case mix and systems for resource allocation.
• Review and analyze information from data systems and provide recommendations for more efficient use of resources.
• Make projections on the growth of the medical records system and implement design changes to accommodate program expansion.

Qualifications

• Must possess comprehensive knowledge of medical records management and administrative principles, practices, and procedures necessary to plan, manage, and maintain a medical records program.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement policies and procedures for processing medico-legal documents, insurance requests, and correspondence in compliance with Federal, State, and local statutes.
• Proven experience in program and project management, including the ability to develop detailed plans, establish objectives, and manage short- and long-range planning activities.
• Familiarity with government and agency budget systems and an acute awareness of the cost of medical equipment, supplies, and services.
• Experience in designing, conducting, and testing in-service education programs for medical records employees and other healthcare personnel.
• Ability to plan, organize, implement, and test a facility's medical records utilization review, quality assurance, and risk management programs.
• Experience advising on the design, development, and evaluation of automated systems and computer technology for managing healthcare information.
• Must possess knowledge of legal principles, regulations, and standards for the control and use of medical records, including handling subpoenas and assessing risk.
• Demonstrated ability to review and analyze data from information systems and provide recommendations for the efficient use of resources.
• Experience serving on hospital committees and contributing to policy decisions impacting medical records management.