Medical Records & HIPAA Compliance Manager

OrthoAlaska LLC; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

OrthoAlaska LLC seeks a Manager of Medical Records to oversee the department within our orthopedic practice. You will ensure accurate, confidential, and timely recordkeeping in compliance with HIPAA and regulations, coordinating with clinical, administrative, and IT teams to support quality care and efficient workflows.

Lead staff, implement policies, manage ROI requests, and maintain EHR documentation processes, audits, and data integrity across the organization.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• Experience with EHR systems and healthcare compliance requirements is required.
• Orthopedic or specialty practice experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, organization, and security of patient records (electronic/physical).
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and retention laws and regulatory requirements.
• Manage release-of-information (ROI) requests with timely processing.
• Supervise medical records staff; manage scheduling, workload, performance.
• Develop and maintain records management systems, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee EHR-related documentation workflows with IT/clinical teams.
• Conduct regular audits for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Coordinate with coding, billing, and compliance to support accurate coding.
• Manage storage, retention, and destruction of records per retention schedules.
• Stay current on health information regulations and update practices accordingly.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

EHR systems

Leadership

Data integrity

Documentation standards

Communication skills

Education

Health Information Management degree

RHIT/RHIA certification preferred

Tools

Epic

Athenahealth

EHR viewer tools

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Job description

OrthoAlaska LLC seeks a Manager of Medical Records to oversee the department within our orthopedic practice. You will ensure accurate, confidential, and timely recordkeeping in compliance with HIPAA and regulations, coordinating with clinical, administrative, and IT teams to support quality care and efficient workflows.

Lead staff, implement policies, manage ROI requests, and maintain EHR documentation processes, audits, and data integrity across the organization.