medical records director

Sunnyside Healthcare Center; Sunnyside (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnyside Healthcare Center is seeking a Medical Records professional to manage the creation, maintenance, and storage of resident medical records in full compliance with HIPAA and applicable regulations.

You will ensure timely documentation of admissions, discharges, transfers, and clinical updates, and coordinate with nursing, therapy, and administrative teams to support documentation needs. Uphold confidentiality and support survey readiness.

Responsibilities

• Manage 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.

Job description

Manage the creation, maintenance, and storage of resident medical records in accordance with HIPAAand 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 outsideproviders.• 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 USDWe 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.