Area Supervisor, Medical Records, Release Of Information

Strong skill sets to be successful in the position include MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, and Business Writing. 

Ability to travel locally is required.  Company pays for all travel expenses. 

Area of coverage - Ohio and Western Pennsylvania

Position Summary: The Area Supervisor is responsible for managing the daily scheduling of the ROI Specialists to ensure that all facilities have sufficient coverage. The Area Supervisor will act as the liaison between MRO and the client Management staff to ensure that all ROI activities are compliant with established clinic policies, federal and state regulations and are completed in a timely manner. *

 Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Manages workflow among on-site employees to ensure maximum productivity and quality standards are met.  Adjusts work assignments as needed to cover peak periods, leave and vacancies.  Prioritizes work to ensure completion of ROI function.
2. Adjusts work assignments as needed to cover peak periods, leave and vacancies at the staffed hospital sites.
3. Provides coverage in event of backlogs, illness, vacation or leave of absence of medical record staff.
4. Performs Quality Assurance monitoring of work performance for the Field Representatives. 
5. Conducts productivity and work performance reviews for Field Representatives in accordance with MRO/customer policies and procedures and Federal/State law.
6. Monitors performance and provides performance feedback and evaluations for Field Representatives.  Monitors and approves paid time off and schedules for all staff.
7. Promotes a positive self-image of MRO with emphasis on customer service by treating patients, co-workers, and medical center personnel with courtesy and respect.  Responds to customer needs in a positive and efficient manner.
8. Provides support to the Regional Area Manager as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma/GED required.
2. Bachelor’s and/or Associates Degree in Health Information Management, Business Administration or health related field or equivalent experience is preferred. 
3. 1 years supervisory/management experience in acute care setting.
4. Knowledge of HIPPA privacy information standards required.
5. Demonstrates excellence in written communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications required.
7. Ability to travel 60%.

Physical Requirements:

1. Position requires travel by car and air and ability to mobilize throughout multiple sites. 
2. Position requires standing, sitting, lifting up to 20 pounds.
3.  Position is performed in office and hospital settings. 

*This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions.  It does not prescribe or reflect the tasks that may be assigned.