Medical Records Director

PACS Group (United Kingdom); United States; On-site; USD 79,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Hill Healthcare Center in Oakland, CA is seeking a Medical Records Director to lead the management, security, and confidentiality of resident medical records. The role ensures accurate documentation, supports regulatory compliance, and coordinates with nursing, medical, and administrative staff.

This full-time salaried position offers a competitive annual salary of $87,360. The successful candidate will implement strong filing, audit, and training processes to maintain HIPAA compliance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in medical records management, preferably in a skilled nursing or post-acute healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and medical records confidentiality requirements.
• Familiarity with healthcare documentation standards and regulatory compliance.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and standard computer applications.
• Prior supervisory or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the organization, maintenance, and retention of resident medical records.
• Ensure medical records are accurate, complete, current, and readily accessible to authorized personnel.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA privacy and confidentiality requirements.
• Monitor medical record documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Coordinate medical record audits and assist with regulatory surveys.
• Manage requests for medical records and ensure appropriate authorization and timely processing.
• Develop and maintain effective filing, tracking, and record-retention systems.
• Collaborate with nursing, medical, and administrative staff to resolve documentation issues.
• Train and support staff on medical records procedures and confidentiality standards.
• Maintain policies and procedures in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Medical records management

Staff supervision

Attention to detail

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Now Hiring: Medical Records Director

Join the Team at Medical Hill Healthcare Center!

Facility: Medical Hill Healthcare Center

Location: Oakland, CA

Position: Medical Records Director

Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried

Annual Salary: $87,360

About the Position

Medical Hill Healthcare Center is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and experienced Medical Records Director to oversee the management, maintenance, and security of resident medical records. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate documentation, maintain confidentiality, and support compliance with applicable healthcare regulations and facility policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the organization, maintenance, and retention of resident medical records.
• Ensure medical records are accurate, complete, current, and readily accessible to authorized personnel.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA privacy and confidentiality requirements.
• Monitor medical record documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Coordinate medical record audits and assist with regulatory surveys.
• Manage requests for medical records and ensure appropriate authorization and timely processing.
• Develop and maintain effective filing, tracking, and record-retention systems.
• Collaborate with nursing, medical, and administrative staff to resolve documentation issues.
• Train and support staff on medical records procedures and confidentiality standards.
• Maintain policies and procedures in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in medical records management, preferably in a skilled nursing or post-acute healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and medical records confidentiality requirements.
• Familiarity with healthcare documentation standards and regulatory compliance.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and standard computer applications.
• Prior supervisory or management experience preferred.

Why Join Medical Hill Healthcare Center?

• Competitive annual salary of $87,360
• Full-time salaried position
• Opportunity to contribute to quality resident care and regulatory compliance
• Collaborative healthcare team environment

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.