Medical Records Manager

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Medical Records Manager

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Manager C, Animal Health, Administration

Job Description Summary

The Medical Records Manager is responsible for oversight of all written and electronic medical records within Ryan Hospital's Medical Records and Referral Management Department. The position is responsible for identifying and implementing policies and practices that best serve the medical records and referral management needs of the hospital. Focus will be on how best to prepare for an impending electronic medical record (EMR), ensuring a complete transition from current disparate medical record systems to a comprensive EMR. Emphasis will also be on developing a new system for patient diagnosis coding to meet the clinical, educational, and research needs of the hospital.

Other duties include overseeing and supervising work activities and staff within the department, as well as managing the recruitment, training and development of staff. The Medical Records Manager will also assist in fiscal operations (e.g, budget awareness and monitoring, equipment and supplies requests) within the department.

A four-year bachelor's degree in health information management and certification is preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience. Mastery of medical record terminology and exposure to and experience with hospital operations is required. Experience in hospital medical records management necessary.

Job Description

The Medical Records Manager at the University of Pennsylvania Ryan Veterinary Hospital is a key leadership role responsible for the strategic oversight, coordination, and management of all written and electronic medical records within the Medical Records and Referral Management Department. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and effective management of medical records, while also preparing for the transition to an electronic medical record (EMR) system. The Medical Records Manager will drive the devel