The Manager - Medical Records directs and supervises all Medical Records Department functions; including record completion, transmission, indexing, abstracting, coding, research, filing, storage, tumor registry, retrieval and maintenance. He/ She guides, supervises, motivates and evaluates department employees while implementing department policies.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Operational Function
- Develops department goals & objectives and establishes/implements policies & procedures for Department operations.
- Develops standards of performance, evaluates performance and initiates/makes recommendations for personnel actions.
- Handles fiscal operations, such as bookkeeping, budget planning and authorizing expenditures for new equipment and supplies.
- Creates and directs procedures to assure proper completion and flow of records & reports.
- Notifies physicians of delinquent chart statuses; ensures that the process is adhered to, accomplished and followed by suspension notices, if necessary.
- Participates in and coordinates committee functions related to Medical Records Health Information systems.
- Plans and develops Medical Record systems which meet the standards of various accrediting & regulatory agencies.
- Develops and implements procedures to respond to subpoenas and insurance company requirements for information to ensure that released information meets legal requirements.
Managerial Role
- Ensures that institutional policies & procedures for maintenance of medical records are followed. Ensures medical records are kept confidential and maintains strictest of confidentiality.
- Assures maintenance and security of all written and electronic medical records within the Hospital’s Medical Records department.
- Confirms that the information contained in the record is complete, accurate and only available to authorized personnel.
- Ensures availability of medical records for various committee reviews.
- Directs the preparation and maintenance of Department reports. Prepares periodic reports for top management, as required.
- Participates in the process of selection and training/orientation of Department staff (either directly or through subordinate supervisor).
- Develops and recommends Department operating budget and ensures that
the Department operates within budget.
General Duties
- Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
- Participates in Hospital/Medical staff committee meetings as required.
- Plans and offers various in-service educational materials and instructions for Health Care professionals.
- Attends and serves on professional/civic service organizations as Hospital representative.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by Director of Medical Affairs.
Job Details
| Date Posted: | 2016-10-16 |
| Job Location: | Kuwait |
| Job Role: | Management |
| Company Industry: | Healthcare, Practitioner and Technician |
Preferred Candidate
| Career Level: | Management |
| Degree: | Bachelor's degree |
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