Medical records custodian vs records manager

Differences between medical records custodian and records manager duties and responsibilities

Medical records custodian example responsibilities.

• Manage transition from in-house transcription system to outsource transcription service.
• Register new patients and update existing patient demographics by collecting detail patient information including personal and financial information.
• Organize and coordinate medical records management, including completing legal questionnaires and being in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Implement a system to bill and collect records' copying fees while adhering to HIPPA guidelines and regulations.
• Maintain patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential; and conduct all activities in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Complete annual e-learning courses require by hospital on work safety, security issues, in addition to HIPPA compliance regulations.
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Records manager example responsibilities.

• Implement and manage projects with complex HL7 interfaces between multiple clinical systems including writing project plans.
• Establish compliant records training program to meet objectives in standards such as HIPAA, FOIA.
• Develop and execute recordkeeping and docketing system to track activities of multi-district class action litigation, and introduce records retention policies/procedures.
• Ensure record privacy, confidentiality, and HIPAA compliance.
• Maintain all student records in compliance with HIPPA and Medicaid.
• Ensure records are readily available for re-use, regulatory review, audit, and litigation.
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