Medical Records Supervisor

Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic•Atlanta, GA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Records Supervisor oversees the operational, compliance, and records management functions of the Medical Records department. This role is responsible for medical record maintenance, release of information processes, document management, mail operations, staff oversight, regulatory compliance, and departmental reporting. The Medical Records Supervisor partners with patients, providers, attorneys, insurance companies, hospitals, and internal departments to ensure accurate record management, timely information release, regulatory compliance, and exceptional customer service.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum 2 years of medical records, healthcare administration, document management, or healthcare operations experience required
Knowledge of HIPAA regulations, medical record retention requirements, release-of-information standards, healthcare documentation practices, and regulatory compliance required
Strong organizational, communication, customer service, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field preferred
Previous supervisory, lead, training, or workflow coordination experience preferred
Experience with Athena EMR, Microsoft Office Suite, electronic document management systems, and healthcare information systems preferred
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) preferred
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) preferred
Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee daily Medical Records operations, including record maintenance, document management, release of information requests, and departmental workflow coordination.
Process and monitor medical record requests received from patients, attorneys, insurance companies, physicians, clinics, hospitals, and other authorized entities.
Ensure medical records, scanned documents, operative notes, correspondence, and electronic files are accurately indexed, uploaded, and maintained within the electronic medical record system.
Manage retrieval and storage of archived records through off-site storage vendors and document management services.
Distribute electronic faxes, stat faxes, electronic medical record documents, and other correspondence to appropriate personnel.
Monitor departmental turnaround times, service levels, record accuracy, and compliance standards while preparing operational reports and performance metrics.
Respond to incoming calls, emails, escalated record requests, and departmental inquiries while ensuring exceptional customer service.
Collaborate with Clinical Services, Revenue Cycle, Operations, Compliance, and other departments to resolve records-related issues and improve workflows.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, medical record retention requirements, release-of-information standards, state and federal regulations, and organizational policies.
Develop, implement, and maintain departmental procedures related to medical records management, document retention, and release-of-information processes.
Conduct quality reviews and audits of medical records, document management activities, and release-of-information workflows to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Assist with onboarding, training, workflow guidance, and performance support for Medical Records personnel.
Support mailroom operations, document processing activities, and special projects as assigned.
Identify process improvement opportunities and implement operational efficiencies to enhance service levels, compliance, and departmental performance.
Other duties as assigned.