Medical Records Director - RHIT Certification Required - In Person Required

Seeking Medical Records Director with minimum 5 years experience for Winkler County Memorial Hospital. Additionally, will be the Privacy Officer. Bachelors Degree preferred, RHIT required and previous Managerial experience. The Medical Records Director is a qualified, experienced person who serves as director of the Medical Records Department. A person Responsible for the effective and efficient supervision of the department and the personnel. A person who has supervisory ability must demonstrate competence by a working knowledge of all medical records department activities including preparation of medical records, filing and storage, indexing, coding, statistical reporting, security and confidentiality of records; must perform orientation to department, on the job training, and in-service education of medical records department personnel: by performing the role of the Medical Records Director in Medical Staff Committee or departmental committee functions, such as those related to Performance Improvement activities, Utilization Review, and DRG coordination. Supervisory personnel who do not possess the recommended medical records credentials are urged to participate in an approved preparatory correspondence course for medical record personnel leading to eligibility for accredited status. Represents the hospital in court cases involving the subpoena of the medical records.

Experience and Training:

Preferred experienced supervisor with medical records background, with at least three (5) years' experience in the medical record field, and demonstrated ability in a hospital setting. Must have experience in Utilization Review activities. Might consider medical records abilities in lieu of supervisor experience. Must possess comprehensive knowledge of health care, and general nursing theory and practice, comprehensive knowledge of principles of research, adequate familiarity with the organization and function of various hospital departments. Must possess the knowledge and experience to function in every position in the medical records department and to be able to train and instruct the department employees.

Personal Skills:

Must be able to work independently and without direct supervision. Must possess verbal, numerical and organizational abilities in order to compile, interpret, and utilize data from the medical record. Must demonstrate honesty, reliability, and loyalty to the hospital Amazing benefits include Retirement through Texas County and District Retirement System with 7% Employee Contribution and 225% Employer Match, Employer paid Health Insurance with option to add family at a low rate, accrued PTO as well as Sick Leave. Please see our website www.wcmh.net for further information and to fill out our online application.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$40.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

RHIT License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Kermit, TX 79745 (Required)

Work Location:

In person