Medical Records Director - Avamere Ridgemont

Medical Records Director

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Days

Location: Avamere at Ridgemont - 2051 Pottery Ave, Port Orchard, WA 98366

Pay Range: $25.00 - $30.00

Join our skilled nursing facility in Port Orchard, WA, as a Medical Records Director and play a key role in maintaining accurate and confidential patient records. In this position, you will oversee the management, organization, and security of medical records in compliance with state and federal regulations. Responsibilities include maintaining electronic and paper records, ensuring timely documentation, and supporting audits and compliance efforts.

We're looking for a detail-oriented professional with experience in medical records management—ideally in a skilled nursing or healthcare setting.

Responsibilities:

• Uphold procedures to be followed in the collection, auditing, indexing and filing/retrieving of medical records and health information.
• Review discharges and other records on the nursing units.
• Collect, assemble, check and file resident charts.
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.
• Data entry.

Qualifications:

• Must possess an Associate’s degree from an accredited community or junior college.
• Must have a minimum 3 years of experience in medical records management, preferably in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.
• Must be a graduate of an approved course for medical records technicians.
• Must be familiar with IT and EMR systems; experience with Point Click Care preferred.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and confidentiality.

• Ability to communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.

Benefits:

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify

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