Medical Records Director

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Job Title:  

Medical Records Director - Milledgeville

Agency:

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000003562

Shift:

Compensation Details:

$64,472.72

Job Description:

Job Title: Medical Records Director

Workplace: Central State Hospital, Milledgeville

Job Summary:

Manages and provides input to plan, organize, direct and coordinate the delivery of health services. Provides input to develop and implement related policies and procedures. Monitors and evaluates healthcare programs. Directs subordinate supervisors and staff.

Duties:

·Directs subordinate supervisors and staff. Interviews, hires, directs, trains, evaluates the performance and when necessary, discipline HIM staff.

·Provide direction and management to the Health Information Management (HIM) Department whose primary charge is to maintain control of complete and accurate medical records throughout the hospital.This position is responsible for compliance with Joint Commission Record of Care standards.

·Provides input to develop and implement related policies and procedures.

·Sets priorities and implements goals and objectives to meet or resolve identified issues. Participates in the development and administration of the HIM budget.

Preferred Qualifications:

·Registered Health Information Administrator or Technician (RHIA or RHIT)

·Three (3) years of experience managing a HIM Department.

·Experience to include supervision of staff.

·Experience with hospital information system and electronic medical records system.

For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/

Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

oDrug Screening

oTB Evaluation

oAnnual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in health care services or related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of professional managerial or supervisory experience in health care services.--Note: Some positions may require certification and/or licensure.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.