Medical Records Director: HIPAA & EHR Leader

Mirage Post Acute in; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mirage Post Acute is seeking a Medical Records Director for a full-time role in a healthcare facility. The candidate will oversee the management, security, and accuracy of resident health records, ensuring HIPAA compliance and timely documentation within a skilled nursing environment.

The role requires leadership of records staff, strong EHR skills, and collaboration with nursing, therapy, and administrative teams to maintain confidentiality and support survey readiness.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Health Information Management preferred.
• RHIT or similar credential preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in medical records or health information management, preferably in long-term care.
• Strong knowledge of HIPAA, Medicare/Medicaid documentation standards, and SNF regulations.
• Proficiency in EHR systems and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

HIPAA knowledge

EHR proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Health Information Management

Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management

RHIT or related credential

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mirage Post Acute is seeking a Medical Records Director for a full-time role in a healthcare facility. The candidate will oversee the management, security, and accuracy of resident health records, ensuring HIPAA compliance and timely documentation within a skilled nursing environment.

The role requires leadership of records staff, strong EHR skills, and collaboration with nursing, therapy, and administrative teams to maintain confidentiality and support survey readiness.