Health Information Management (HIM) Manager

About the role

The HIM Manager oversees the HIM department, ensuring accurate and compliant medical record management. Key responsibilities include managing daily activities, overseeing concurrent chart completion, acting as a Cerner superuser, supporting providers, monitoring staff compliance, and collaborating on process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Directs, plans, and participates in day-to-day activities within HIM department
• Oversees daily concurrent medical record completion
• Audits Final Rule elements as Cerner superuser
• Serves as primary onsite contact for RCD/FRA compliance initiatives
• Supports providers using Cerner
• Reviews medical records for data elements required for chart completion
• Maintains compliance with record keeping requirements
• Collaborates with RCD Leadership and hospital staff on process improvement and education
• Provides development guidance and assists in the identification, implementation, and maintenance of organization information privacy policies and procedures
• May perform initial and ongoing credentialing for Hospital medical staff
• Safeguards confidentiality of medical records
• Communicates reasons for admission non-affirmations/denials with hospital leadership and RCD leadership
• Manages tracking systems to ensure deadlines are met
• Synthesizes clinical documentation for each patient’s stay into justification for services for all payors

Requirements

• Two years medical records experience required
• Two years of medical coding experience preferred
• Preferred degree in Health Information Management
• Experience in a management role preferred
• RHIA or RHIT certification required
• CCS preferred as additional credential
• Acceptable driving record, current driver’s license, and insurability

Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge in information privacy laws including 45 CFR, HIPAA, and state medical records law
• Demonstrates a clear working knowledge of general hospital operations
• Knowledge of accreditation standards to ensure adherence to all standards set forth by state and accrediting agencies of TJC and CMS
• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, abbreviation, and spelling
• Exceptional levels of confidentiality
• Proficiency with general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management
• Critical thinking skills
• Prioritization, meeting deadlines, and completing complex tasks
• Maintaining quality and safety standards
• Professionalism and teamwork
• Organizational and time management skills

Skills

• Confidentiality
• Data entry
• Email
• Records management
• Medical terminology
• Abbreviation
• Spelling
• Computer skills
• Time management
• Teamwork

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

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Schedule

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