Medical Records Director - Shawnee

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POSITION:  Medical Records Director SCHEDULE: Full-time/ 8am-4pm/ Weekends FACILITY: Shawnee Correctional Center LOCATION: Vienna, IL   RHIT or RHIA Required. Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's leading innovative correctional health care companies.  At Wexford Health our philosophy is that health care should not be considered a luxury for anyone.  We simply care for those in need and the corrections environment is our venue. We?re proud to offer a competitive benefits package including: Annual review with performance increase Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave Paid holidays Comprehensive health insurance 401(k) retirement saving plans Company-paid short-term disability Healthcare and dependent care spending account POSITION SUMMARY Under the direct supervision of the Medical Director or Designated Wexford Manager, responsible for directing health records staff and for managing the health records department in compliance with all applicable standards, policies and procedures. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Oversee the daily operations of the health records department. Ensure that a health record is maintained on each inmate in a confidential and secure manner. Ensure that all Facility and Wexford contractual agreements are met in regards to medical records. Pre-audit and prepare medical records for monthly and/or quarterly reviews. Address all court/legal-related correspondence as it related to health records in a timely manner in accords with policies and procedures. Present self to court as the medical records custodian when necessary. Participate in the Quality Improvement program by attending meetings and reporting on data assigned for collection or in a capacity as requested. Collect and submit information for monthly statistical reports. Ensure appropriate and quality orientation for all newly hired staff. Notify the Staffing Department of vacant or upcoming vacant positions in a timely manner. Act as a consultant to all health unit departments regarding their record keeping procedures. Develop employee improvement programs, orientation programs and health records in-services for staff and staff orienteer. Familiarize self with all rules, regulations, statutes, policies and procedures governing the health record. Develop and update appropriate policies and procedures. Provide input for employee performance evaluations on employees under super