Medical Records Director Jobs

Medical Records Directors lead the teams and systems responsible for accurate, secure, and accessible patient health information. Explore vetted healthcare leadership opportunities on Ladders, including Medical Records Director roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Medical Records Director Do?

Medical Records Directors oversee health information management (HIM) operations across hospitals, health systems, clinics, and other care organizations. Responsibilities commonly include managing electronic health record (EHR) and records workflows, maintaining data quality, supporting appropriate access to patient information, and ensuring records are available for clinical, operational, and legal needs.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on the organization, directors may lead medical records and HIM staff, establish policies for documentation and record retention, monitor compliance with privacy and security requirements, coordinate release-of-information processes, and partner with clinical, IT, legal, and revenue cycle teams. They may also manage audits, reporting, budgets, system implementations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek senior experience in health information management, medical records administration, or a related healthcare field. Strong candidates bring knowledge of EHR platforms, healthcare privacy and records regulations, data governance, and documentation standards, along with leadership, communication, project management, and analytical skills. Requirements vary by employer; relevant credentials such as RHIA or RHIT may be preferred or required for some roles.

Medical Records Director Salary and Career Outlook

Compensation depends on factors such as employer size, location, scope of responsibility, and experience. Director-level positions may offer six-figure salaries, particularly in large or complex healthcare organizations. Browse Ladders for vetted Medical Records Director opportunities paying $100,000 or more and compare roles that match your leadership experience and career goals.

Find Medical Records Director Jobs on Ladders

Whether you specialize in hospital HIM operations, records compliance, or health data governance, Ladders can help you discover senior opportunities. Review current openings, assess role requirements, and find a Medical Records Director position aligned with your expertise.

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$100K - $120K *

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Medical Records Director do?question toggle

    A Medical Records Director oversees the people, processes, and systems that manage patient health information. The role typically covers records accuracy, access, retention, privacy, compliance, reporting, and health information management operations.

  • What qualifications are needed for Medical Records Director jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly look for substantial experience in health information management or medical records leadership, familiarity with EHR systems and healthcare privacy requirements, and strong management and communication skills. Some positions prefer or require credentials such as RHIA or RHIT.

  • How much do Medical Records Directors earn?question toggle

    Pay varies based on location, employer, experience, and the scope of the role. Ladders focuses on vetted professional positions paying $100,000 or more, including qualifying Medical Records Director openings.

  • Where do Medical Records Directors work?question toggle

    Medical Records Directors may work for hospitals, health systems, clinics, and other healthcare organizations that manage patient records and health information operations.

  • What skills are important for a Medical Records Director?question toggle

    Important skills include health information management, EHR operations, records and data governance, privacy and compliance knowledge, team leadership, project management, analysis, and collaboration with clinical and administrative teams.