Area Manager, Health Information Management

Preferred candidate will live near a major airport in Texas. Minimum 50% travel is required with overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Manages workflow among on-site employees to ensure maximum productivity and quality standards are met.
• Adjusts work assignments as needed to cover peak periods, leave, and vacancies.
• Prioritizes work to ensure completion of ROI function at the staffed hospital sites.
• Provides coverage in event of backlogs, illness, vacation, or leave of absence of medical record staff.
• Performs Quality Assurance monitoring of work performance for the ROI Specialists.
• Conducts productivity and work performance reviews for ROI Specialists in accordance with MRO/customer policies and procedures and Federal/State law.
• Monitors performance and provides performance feedback and evaluations for ROI Specialists.
• Monitors and approves paid time off and schedules for all staff.
• Promotes a positive self-image of MRO with emphasis on customer service by treating patients, co-workers, and medical center personnel with courtesy and respect.
• Responds to customer needs in a positive and efficient manner.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor’s and/or Associates Degree in Health Information Management, Business Administration, or health-related field or equivalent experience is preferred.
• 1 year of supervisory/management experience in an acute care setting.
• Knowledge of HIPAA privacy information standards required.
• Demonstrates excellence in written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications required.
• Ability to travel 50%.

Physical Requirements

• Position requires travel by car and air and ability to mobilize throughout multiple sites.
• Position requires standing, sitting, and lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Position is performed in office and hospital settings.

Pay

USD $69,000.00 - USD $94,000.00 per year. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range. Individual pay may be influenced by factors such as skills, qualifications, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Annual cash bonus (eligible employees).
• Comprehensive benefits offering, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.