Medical Records Director: HIPAA & EHR Leader

Poway Healthcare Center; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Poway Healthcare Center is seeking a Medical Records Director to oversee resident health records, ensuring HIPAA compliance, accuracy, and timely documentation in a skilled nursing setting.

You will supervise medical records staff, manage EHR systems, coordinate with clinical and administrative teams, and support survey readiness while safeguarding confidentiality of sensitive health information.

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.
• 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

• Oversee creation, maintenance, and storage of resident medical records under HIPAA.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of admissions, discharges, and updates.
• Monitor record completion and compliance with policies and regulations.
• Coordinate with nursing, therapy and admin teams to support documentation needs.
• Handle requests for medical records from residents, families, and providers.
• Oversee EHR systems and troubleshoot documentation issues.
• Train and supervise medical records staff and prepare reports.
• Maintain confidentiality and support survey readiness and audits.

Skills

HIPAA knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in Health Information Management

RHIT certification or equivalent

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Poway Healthcare Center is seeking a Medical Records Director to oversee resident health records, ensuring HIPAA compliance, accuracy, and timely documentation in a skilled nursing setting.

You will supervise medical records staff, manage EHR systems, coordinate with clinical and administrative teams, and support survey readiness while safeguarding confidentiality of sensitive health information.