HIM Manager

About the Role

Performs basic medical record functions working under the supervision of a qualified Health Information specialist, following regulatory guidelines in conjunction with Policy/Procedure, Federal, State, and HIPAA compliance guidelines.

Mission: Enhancing the lives of those we serve.

About Us: Citizens Health is a community based, private, not-for-profit organization comprised of Citizens Medical Center (a 25 bed critical access hospital), Family Center for Health Care (an outpatient rural health clinic), Prairie Senior (a skilled nursing facility), Citizens Clubhouse (an onsite childcare center for children 6 weeks to school age for our workforce), Citizens Medical Equipment (durable medical equipment business), and Palace Drug Store (outpatient pharmacy). We strive to be progressive, dependable and knowledgeable, while providing compassionate, evidence-based care to the residents of northwest Kansas.

Location: 100 E College Drive, Colby, KS

Position Information: Supervises department employees and ensures compliance with legal, professional and accreditation standards by working in conjunction with the Compliance and Privacy Officers.

Responsibilities

• Act as a legal custodian of Medical Records for the organization
• Develop and maintain department policies
• Manage personnel
• Birth Certificate completion
• Support other revenue cycle areas upon request
• Complete other duties as requested

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• RHIT certification
• Experience in a hospital HIM department preferred

Qualities & Skills

To be successful within our organization you will need to:

• Self-starter who takes initiative, is open minded and a team player
• Maintain a positive attitude with good energy including during stressful days
• Create a positive, supportive working atmosphere
• Display integrity and accountability
• Accept and respond to constructive criticism and suggestions and strive for self-improvement
• Adhere to organization policies and procedures
• Arrive at work on time and when scheduled
• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and ingenuity in performing job tasks
• Demonstrate professional conduct and maintain professional appearance
• Demonstrate behavior that reflects the image of the institution
• Embrace the organization's core values of Service to Others, Quality, Teamwork, Respect and Viability in a manner that always makes our patients feel personally cared about
• Perform job duties in a manner that always protects coworkers, the organization and others from harm
• Engage in a type of teamwork and interpersonal skills that always promote the success and sense of well-being of every associate touched by any decision made or actions taken
• Demonstrate an eagerness for learning and personal growth that keeps pace with an environment that is constantly evolving
• Conduct oneself in a manner that serves as a role model of competence and caring for all associates

Typical Working Conditions

• Subject to frequent interruptions
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
• Must be able to multi-task
• Occasionally exposed to stress

This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance available
• Pre-Tax and Roth Contributions
• Automatic 6% salary deferral upon employment
• Regular and matching contributions after one-year and 1,000 hours worked
• Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance:
  • Full-time coverage — equal to two times employee's annual income
  • Part-time coverage — one-time annual income
• Differential and Certification Pay: Eligible employees receive shift, weekend and holiday differential pay
• Paid time off
• On-site child care services
• Funeral leave
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent, Medical and Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts
• The Standard Group Insurance
• Discounted membership rate for MASA
• Many More!

Pay

Pay Range: dependent upon experience

Schedule

Days: Monday–Friday, 5 days a week

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm