Health Information Management (HIM) Lead

Responsibilities

• Serves as the subject-matter expert on release-of-information and records-management practices.
• Guides and supports HIM Coordinators and other HIM staff.
• Ensures departmental operations comply with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Acts as backup department lead in the Manager/Director’s absence.
• Provides information to internal and external inquiries regarding disclosure of information.
• Reviews medical records for content, accuracy, and completeness.
• Maintains and applies working knowledge of a hybrid medical record system, including EHR system administration and troubleshooting.
• Serves as the primary liaison with Legal and Risk teams regarding releases of information, subpoenas, and other legal documentation requests.
• Notarizes HIM-related documents, affidavits, and authorizations as required in the course of departmental operations.
• Supports privacy and security compliance initiatives, including risk assessments, breach-response procedures, and staff training on HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and related regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of experience in Health Information Management, including prior experience in an inpatient or outpatient psychiatric program or acute hospital setting preferred.
• 1+ years in a lead, supervisory, or informal leadership capacity preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with EMR/EHR systems, documentation standards, release-of-information processes, and legal issues pertaining to HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and other health information regulations.
• Working knowledge of privacy and security best practices; AHIMA CHPS or willingness to obtain within required timeframe.
• Active Notary Public commission, or ability to obtain one promptly upon hire.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to train and mentor staff.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, multi-task, and work independently as well as lead a team.