Health Information Management Director

Note: this position is currently filled. However, it is the policy of Freedom Behavioral to continue to take applications so that we can ensure there is no disruption in patient care if a vacancy occurs.

Responsibilities

• Successful maintenance of patient records and organizational and administrative operation of the Governing Body approved Health Information Management Department.
• Manages the operational aspects of the department.
• Serves as a resource for the facility regarding medical record content and regulatory requirements.
• Assures availability of medical records at all times per company policy.
• Ensures duties are performed in accordance with facility policies and procedures, JCAHO, federal and state regulations, and QAPI standards.
• Ensures medical record chart and content is broken down into the approved closed chart order.
• Handles the documentation and communication process with outside coding and billing organizations while maintaining all HIPPA and regulatory requirements for security and privacy of patient information.
• Approves and manages the process from hospital policy for production of Medical Records requests.

Requirements

• High school diploma with additional training in Health Information Management department functions (i.e., certified health information management technician or other such certification registrations or training).
• License: None; RHIA preferred.
• Experience in Medical Record organization and auditing; two or more years of previous hospital experience in all aspects of health information management functions.
• Knowledge of accrediting organization standards and state regulations for hospitals.
• Ability to work with physicians in a collaborative manner.