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Medical Records Director

Riverside, CA · On-site

General Purpose The Medical Records Director oversees the management, security, and accuracy of ... Associate or bachelor's degree in Health Information Management preferred * Certification as a ...

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for director health information management in Riverside, CA is $110,558.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $73,600.00 and $147,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Director of Health Information Management

Acadia Healthcare

Riverside, CA • On-site

$85K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Acadia Healthcare rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 190 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

701st of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Overview
Salary Range: $85,000 - 120,000
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Responsible for the overall leadership and management of the Health Information Management Department (HIM) in the capacity of planning, organizing and managing electronic and paper clinical content, electronic data integrity, accessibility, use, and protection of health information.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Maintain department productivity, quality and efficiency for all processes within the department.
  • Responsible for information governance to ensure facility-wide health data integrity, privacy, and security.
  • Implement processes and systems to support accurate and complete medical record documentation.
  • Oversee and assist with data collection, storage, retrieval, assembly, analysis, filing and retention of medical records/data.
  • Prepare and analyze clinical data for research purposes, process improvement, utilization management, mandatory reporting, and more.
  • Provide staff management to including hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
  • Work with physicians to improve the quality of documentation.
  • Work with coding staff to ensure accurate coding for reimbursement and clinical care.
  • Oversee data collection, storage, retrieval, filing and retention of medical records/data.
  • Audit records and data for accuracy, compliance and timeliness. Review results with administration, medical, nursing and clinical staff.
  • Ensure documentation is filed in the medical records in an accurate and timely manner and ensure that the medical record is complete (including signatures) and closed within facility guidelines.
  • Interface with inside/outside legal counsel regarding content of medical records.
  • Work as liaison between facility and transcription vendor to ensure high quality, accurate, complete and timeliness of transcribed documents.
  • Ensure HIM Key Indicators are tracked and reported monthly to the Performance Improvement Committee.
  • Ensure State Reporting is accurate, complete and reported timely.
  • May oversee and/or complete coding according to current ICD and/or CPT coding classifications.
  • May serve as the facility Privacy Officer.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:
  • Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree with specialization in health information administration preferred.
  • Four or more years' experience managing/supervising a medical record department required.
  • Two or more years' of behavioral health experience preferred.
  • Working knowledge in ICD-10-PCS and DSM IV coding systems required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) required.
  • Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) preferred.

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Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider in the healthcare and hospital industry, based in Franklin, Tennessee, United States. The company is recognised for its commitment to creating a behavioural health network that provides accessible, high-quality treatment options for individuals suffering from mental health issues, addiction, eating disorders, and PTSD. Acadia Healthcare was founded in 2005, with the mission to create a world-class organization that sets the standard of excellence in the treatment of specialty behavioural health and addiction disorders.

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Franklin, TN, US

Year founded

2005

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