Director of Health Information Management, Full-Time (On-Site)

General Summary Of Duties

The Director of HIM: Manage, coordinate, and administer the activities of the Health Information Management Department. Engaged in the analysis, compilation, retrieval, indexing, and filing of patient’s permanent Health Information/Medical Record. Preparation of related statistical reports, and the release of health information to authorized personnel and agencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management.
• RHIA preferred.
• 5-10 years’ experience in Health Information.
• 2-5 years’ supervisory experience in healthcare.

Essential Functions

• Cooky with appropriate departments regarding the Electronic Health Record system to attain institutional goals and meet standards of accrediting agencies.
• Evaluate and revise chart analysis to ensure appropriateness of information.
• Maintain liaison with medical staff and other personnel to ensure effective operation of the Electronic Record System; help develop systems and methods involving any phase of medical record usage in the hospital.
• Develop and implement new departmental policies and procedures and ensure compliance with established standards; serve as primary liaison with hospital personnel to interpret such directives.
• Manage and coordinate the establishment of schedules, task assignments, and allocation of man-hours to fulfill departmental commitments.
• Plan and conduct meetings with subordinates to communicate new policies and to keep employees abreast of the hospital and Health Information Management policies.
• Provide education and in-service training to increase efficiency of operations and effectiveness of personnel.
• Supervise hospital representatives in cases involving subpoena of health information; serve on hospital committees as needed.
• Coordinate correspondence with outside agencies, insurance companies, attorneys, and authorized requesting parties.
• Supervise the preparation of a variety of reports and analyses.
• Notify physicians of delinquent, lost, or revised records.
• Supervise the maintenance, retrieval, and referral of all health information.
• Develop and implement a departmental quality assurance program.
• Review records for accuracy and completeness and ensure compliance with established regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend equipment purchases.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA Privacy Regulations for hospital.
• Educate and train staff.
• Prepare departmental orientation.
• Prepare annual department budget and monitor actual budget monthly.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to sit, converse, and listen;
• Use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls;
• To reach with hands and arms;
• Close vision and the ability to adjust focus;
• Lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis;
• Stand and/or walk at least 5 hours per day.

Work Environment

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.