Medical Records Director

Heritage Manor Care; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Manor Care is seeking a full-time Medical Records Director for our skilled nursing facility in Vista, CA. You will establish procedures for collection, coding, indexing, and filing of medical records, and ensure compliance with federal and state laws.

The role includes auditing admissions and discharges, maintaining registries, coordinating with departments, and ensuring complete records for audits and third-party payers. Background checks required.

Qualifications

• Medical records certification is required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in Medical Records in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Ability to interact tactfully with staff, residents, visitors, and the public.
• Must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute procedures for collection, coding, indexing, and filing of medical records.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state medical records laws.
• Review admissions, discharges, changes of condition, and other records.
• Audit and update department policies annually and implement changes.
• Maintain registries for resident admissions and discharges.

Skills

Medical Records

Compliance & Laws

Auditing

Interdepartmental Coordination

Education

Medical records certification

Job description

We are a skilled nursing facility looking for dynamic associates to join our clinical team and provide our guests with a care experience that will change their lives! Whether you are just starting your career or have years of experience, and you would like to provide a unique and memorable experience to our guests, we want to meet you! OUR COMPANY MISSION: To inspire hope that contributes to health and well-being for a unique care experience. We strive to deliver quality of care and unparalleled hospitality to all our guests and team members.

We are looking for a full time Medical Records Director.

• Assist in establishing and executing procedures to be followed in the collection, coding and indexing, and the filing/retrieving of medical records.
• Must be knowledgeable on federal and state laws regarding medical records.
• Review and audit admissions, discharges, change of condition, and other pertinent records on nursing units.
• Review department policies and procedures, at least annually, and participate in making recommended changes.
• Ensure that incomplete records/charts are returned to nursing service for correction.
• Abstract information from records as authorized/requested for insurance companies and other third-party payers.
• Ensure that registries are properly maintained for admission and discharge of residents.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to assure that medical records can be properly maintained and problem areas can be identified and corrected.

Requirements

• Medical records certification.
• 1 year experience in the Medical Records Department within a Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, visitors and the general public.
• Clear a background check