medical records director

SUNNYSIDE in; Sunnyside (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNNYSIDE in seeks a Medical Records Director to oversee resident records, ensure HIPAA compliance, and guide EHR operations. The role requires coordinating with nursing, therapy, and administrative teams to ensure accurate documentation and regulatory readiness.

The director will supervise records staff, prepare audits, and safeguard patient confidentiality while supporting survey readiness and external inquiries.

Qualifications

• Manage creation, maintenance, and storage of resident medical records.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of admissions, discharges, transfers.
• Monitor record completion and compliance with policies and state/federal rules.
• Coordinate with nursing, therapy, and administrative teams for documentation needs.
• Oversee 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 and safeguard sensitive health information.

Responsibilities

• Support survey readiness and respond to documentation inquiries from regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to optimize record workflows.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

medical records director (Healthcare)

Manage the creation, maintenance, and storage of resident medical records in accordance with HIPAA and regulatory guidelines.

• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of admissions, discharges, transfers, and clinical updates.
• Monitor record completion and compliance with facility policies and state/federal requirements.
• Coordinate with nursing, therapy, and administrative teams to support documentation needs.
• Handle requests for medical records from residents, families, legal representatives, 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 and safeguard sensitive health information.

Support survey readiness and respond to documentation-related inquiries from regulatory agencies.

21.13 - 35.00 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.