MEDICAL RECORD DIRECTOR

$59,424 - $83,424/Yr

State Of Illinois - Hines, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Hines, IL

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Medical Records Director at the Madden Mental Health Center is responsible for overseeing the Health Information Services program, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing the Health Information Unit. This role includes serving as the HIPAA coordinator and Privacy Officer, supervising staff, and coordinating health information for court activities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Medical Records Director and working supervisor.
• Monitor compliance with applicable statutes, rules, regulations, and standards.
• Supervise the Health Information Unit of the Hospital and Placement Resources.
• Respond to correspondence and inquiries regarding current and former patients.
• Serve as the Hospital's HIPAA coordinator and Privacy Officer.
• Coordinate the Health Information aspect of all court activities.
• Review case records to verify court documents and supporting documentation.
• Attend and participate in all mandatory training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge equivalent to four years of college and certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).
• One year of professional experience in a health information records facility or equivalent training and certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).
• Five years of progressively responsible experience as an RHIT in management of a medical records program.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual skills are preferred.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave