Director of Medical Records

Description

Witherite Law Group is a personal injury law firm specializing in trucking accidents. Our vision is to improve the life of each person we serve. Whether it is for our employees, our clients, or our community, WLG puts people first, provides unmatched expertise, and displays integrity in every situation.   

Our attorneys and staff are committed to helping injured clients get the care and service they deserve. We take care of the complex legal work so that our clients can focus on recovery and getting their lives back. We are determined to help our clients get the settlement they deserve, and we will be by our client’s side every step of the way.   

This firm is a Top 100 Places to Work recipient and a National Top Workplace honoree. We are proud of these achievements and honored to be among this prestigious list of companies. Our culture is special. But you can’t just take our word for it...apply today and join the WLG family.   

Essential Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Leads and directs a team of Medical Records Specialists including front line managers, focused on ordering medical records, billing records, radiology imaging, with/without affidavit or by subpoena from providers in multiple city/state locations across US.  

• Oversees the management of the legal medical records processes to include initial records requests, weekly follow ups, paying invoices, scheduling couriers, and reconciling monthly reports  

• Oversees and directs the processes of receiving, uploading, and saving medical records within multiple case management and records systems  

• Ensure all internal medical records and bills are properly OCR and clients records are redacted (where appropriate) for Case Manager and Paralegal use  

• Responsible for subrogation liens (hospital, Medicaid/care, child support, etc.) and understanding state variability in liens  

• Verify balances for all medical providers for demands or mediation  

• Responsible for overseeing Medical Records process (ordering, procuring, and transferring) for contracted external firms.  

• Effectively manage the medical records team to meet regular and time sensitive deadlines and guide and directly daily, weekly and monthly productivity goals.  
   

Work Experience Requirements: 

• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience   

• Recent director or management experience with medium to large team size 

• Relevant medical records experience, preferably from legal 

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills on the phone, in person and email  

• Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and critical thinking abilities 

• Managerial and leadership experience in medical records or similar field medical office/practice  

• Experience with Case Management/Records Software  

• Understanding of personal Injury law involving motor vehicle accidents preferred 

• Excellent organizational skills with outstanding attention to details 

• Professional appearance and behavior  

• Ability to maintain a high degree of discretion dealing with confidential information  

• Knowledge of HIPAA rules and regulations
   

Education Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business management or related field  

• Proficient in Medical/Records Case Management software  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS systems and performance reviews 
   

Physical Requirements: 

• Office environment with normal business hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions. Some overtime may be required to timely accomplish work demands

Disclaimer: 

Please note that this job description is subject to change with or without prior notice, and that a reasonable accommodation may be requested to perform the essential functions of the job. Witherite Law Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals regardless of race, age, gender, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, national origin, ethnic origin, military service status, or any protected class.