Medical Records Director - Clarks Summit State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Lackawanna County, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Records Director position with the Department of Human Services offers a chance to support high-quality patient care at Clarks Summit State Hospital. In this role, you guide the management of vital medical information that helps the hospital run smoothly. Your leadership ensures that patient records are accurate, secure, and well organized. This position leads the planning and daily operations of the medical record department to support patient care and hospital compliance.

Requirements

• Registration as a Medical Records Administrator with the American Health Information Management Association; or Two years of experience as a Medical Records Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); and registration as a Medical Records Technician with the American Health Information Management Association; or Four years of experience in the preparation, classification and abstracting of medical reports in a medical records department; and registration as a Medical Records Technician with the American Health Information Management Association.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• A conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise medical records staff and daily operations
• Apply current laws, policies, and standards to guide recordkeeping practices
• Maintain patient records with accuracy, security, and proper documentation
• Support the development and use of the hospital electronic medical record system
• Review and update medical record procedures to ensure consistency and clarity
• Review records and statistics to support quality improvement efforts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed