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Medical Records Supervisor jobs are open across hospitals, physician groups, long-term care facilities, and health insurance organizations, at every level from lead HIM technician to department manager, with specializations in EHR implementation, coding compliance, and release-of-information operations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Responsibilities
Assists and advises staff in the completion of requests including but not limited to: the acceptability of documents used for correcting records and clarifying discrepancies, review amendments prior to sending them to Columbia to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Assists the Regional Coordinator in gathering data for the use of ensuring performance goals. Attend monthly coordination meetings with regional coordinator.
Performs other duties and tasks as assigned related to the position.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and relevant program experience.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Agency Additional Requirements: Six (6) years responsible clerical experience including two (2) years of cashiering, banking or accounting experience. Three (3) years’ experience with confidential records. Two (2) previous supervisory experience or vital records experience. Ability to type at a corrected rate of 45 wpm (on-site test required).
Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the SCDPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
Preferred Qualifications
Three (3) years previous Vital Records Experience or Supervisory experience. Associate or bachelor's degree, or Bilingual in Spanish or English.
Additional Comments
EEO: The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.
DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant, being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
IMMUNIZATION: All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Pertussis, Varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for Full Time Employees (FTE) positions that includes:
- 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
- 15 days Sick Leave per year
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
- S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
- Retirement benefit choices *
- State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
- State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
- Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all Full Time Employees (FTE); please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.
Job Responsibilities
Assists and advises staff in the completion of requests including but not limited to: the acceptability of documents used for correcting records and clarifying discrepancies, review amendments prior to sending them to Columbia to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Assists the Regional Coordinator in gathering data for the use of ensuring performance goals. Attend monthly coordination meetings with regional coordinator.
Performs other duties and tasks as assigned related to the position.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and relevant program experience.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Agency Additional Requirements: Six (6) years responsible clerical experience including two (2) years of cashiering, banking or accounting experience. Three (3) years’ experience with confidential records. Two (2) previous supervisory experience or vital records experience. Ability to type at a corrected rate of 45 wpm (on-site test required).
Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the SCDPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
Preferred Qualifications
Three (3) years previous Vital Records Experience or Supervisory experience. Associate or bachelor's degree, or Bilingual in Spanish or English.
Additional Comments
EEO: The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.
DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant, being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
IMMUNIZATION: All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Pertussis, Varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for Full Time Employees (FTE) positions that includes:
- 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
- 15 days Sick Leave per year
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
- S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
- Retirement benefit choices *
- State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
- State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
- Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all Full Time Employees (FTE); please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical records supervisor jobs.
- RHIA or RHIT certification from AHIMA required or strongly preferred
- Proficiency with at least one major EHR system such as Epic, Cerner, or Meditech
- Knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding standards and compliance requirements
- Experience supervising or leading a health information management team
- Familiarity with HIPAA privacy and security rules as they apply to medical records release
- Associate or bachelor's degree in health information management or a related field
Tips for Your Medical Records Supervisor Job Search
Tailor your resume to EHR platforms
List every electronic health record system you've administered by name, including version experience where relevant. Hiring managers scan for Epic, Cerner, and Meditech fluency before reading anything else on a medical records supervisor resume.
Lead with your RHIA or RHIT credential
Put your AHIMA credential in your resume header, not buried in a certifications section. Many applicant tracking systems filter for RHIA or RHIT before a human ever reviews the file, so placement near the top protects you from early elimination.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists medical records supervisor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by accreditation type
Filter openings by facility accreditation when you can. Joint Commission-accredited hospitals and CMS-certified facilities have distinct compliance expectations that differ from FQHC or behavioral health settings, and your cover letter should reflect which environment you've worked in.
Prepare audit scenario answers for interviews
Interviewers for supervisory HIM roles routinely ask how you've handled a release-of-information audit or a HIPAA compliance incident. Prepare two specific examples with outcomes before your first phone screen, not after.
Negotiate scope before discussing pay
Clarify team size, coding vendor relationships, and whether the role owns denial management before the offer stage. These details directly affect workload and promotion path, and they're easier to surface during the offer conversation than after you've accepted.
Medical Records Supervisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most medical records supervisors?
The most active employers for medical records supervisors right now are MRO Corporation, Cherokee Federal, and Roetzel & Andress, and the most openings are in Missouri, Ohio, and Oregon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large health systems and regional hospital networks tend to post the highest volume of openings.
How many medical records supervisor jobs are remote?
About 0% of medical records supervisor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with availability depending heavily on the employer's EHR setup and document scanning infrastructure. Release-of-information and coding compliance functions are the sub-areas most likely to support fully remote arrangements, while roles that oversee on-site document storage or patient-facing records requests typically require in-person presence.
How do you become a medical records supervisor?
Start by earning an associate or bachelor's degree in health information management, then sit for the RHIT or RHIA exam through AHIMA. Build hands-on experience as a HIM technician or coder, develop familiarity with at least one major EHR platform, and take on lead or charge roles to demonstrate supervisory readiness before applying to management-level postings.
Can you get hired as a medical records supervisor without direct supervisory experience?
Yes, some employers will hire candidates into a supervisory role if they have strong technical depth and have served as a team lead, charge technician, or project lead on an EHR implementation or audit remediation effort. Framing those experiences with specific outcomes, such as reducing backlog or improving release-of-information turnaround, compensates for a title that didn't include the word supervisor.
What does the medical records supervisor interview process look like?
Most employers run an initial phone screen focused on credentials and EHR experience, followed by a panel interview with the HIM director and sometimes a compliance or IT stakeholder. Expect scenario-based questions about HIPAA incidents, audit responses, and staff performance issues. Some organizations add a brief written assessment on coding or release-of-information workflow before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to medical records supervisor jobs?
You can find and apply to medical records supervisor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and credentials and apply directly to each listing.
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