Alabama DMH / Medical Records Director

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

JOB TITLE: Medical Records Director
OPEN DATE: 05/19/2023
CLOSE DATE: Until Filled
JOB LOCATION: Mary Starke Harper Geriatric Psychiatry Psychiatry Center Tuscaloosa, Alabama
NUMBER: 23-03
JOB CODE: Y3000

SALARY
• Range 79 ($55,855.20 – $93,921.60 Annually).
• Salary will be commensurate with experience. Limitations apply to current state employees.
BENEFITS
• 12 paid holidays.
• 1 personal leave day accrued each January.
• 13 sick leave days.
• 13 annual leave days accrued in the first year of employment.
• Longevity bonus annually after 5 years of employment.
• Continuous opportunities for acquiring CE’s needed for maintaining professional license.
• Very low-cost health and dental insurance through the Alabama State Employee Insurance Board.
• Defined retirement benefit (not impacted by economic downturns) and a pre-retirement death benefit through the Retirement Systems of Alabama.
▪ After 1 year, the minimum amount of the pre-retirement death benefit paid to your designated beneficiary is at least equal to your current or previous fiscal year annual salary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or bachelor’s degree in a related field with certification in Health Information.
• 48 months or more experience in medical records work, including…
• 12 months or more experience in a supervisory capacity.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
• Registration as a RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) with the AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association).

KIND OF WORK
• Plans, organizes, and directs health information management services and the patient records system.
• Responsible for leading other strategic directions of the health information management function.
• Serves as the facility’s privacy officer ensuring compliance with Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Joint Commission standards.
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and evaluates the operation of the patient record for completeness and accuracy.
• Analyzes and interprets records for summary, special reports, and release of pertinent information to authorized persons/agencies.
• Maintains facility census documentation daily.
• Enters patient data into the statewide system (CARES) and personal computer.
• Supervises staff involved with medical coding and records.
• Performs work independently, subject only to instruction and review by an administrative supervisor for conformity with Department policies and state and federal laws.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge of Department of Mental Health standards, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of coding assignments and guidelines and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Knowledge of Joint Commission and Medicare standards, policies, and procedures.
• Skills in developing policies and procedures for administering electronic health record programs.
• Skills in written and verbal communication.
• Ability to effectively plan, organize, and direct work.
• Ability to understand and interpret computerized patient record data systems.
• Ability to effectively lead a group to a desire outcome.
• Ability to research and analyze data to identify coding issues.
• Ability to identify, interpret, and utilize standards and guidelines.

METHOD OF SELECTION
• Applicants will be rated based on an evaluation of their job-related training, abilities, experience, and education, and should provide adequate work history identifying experiences related to the duties and minimum qualifications as mentioned above.
• All relevant information is subject to verification.
• Drug screening and security clearances will be conducted on prospective applicants being given serious consideration for employment whose job requires direct contact with patients.

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Only work experience detailed on the application will be considered. Applications should be submitted by the deadline to be considered. Announcements open until filled will remain open until a sufficient applicant pool is obtained. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible to ensure the application will be considered for the position. Copies of License/Certifications should be uploaded with your application. A copy of the academic transcript is required. Appointment of successful candidate will be conditional based on receipt of the official transcript provided by the school, college, or university.

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