Area Director, Health Information Management

Lifepoint Health • Franklin, TN

1d • Remote

About The Position

Area Director, Health Information Management – IRF

Schedule: Days: Monday-Friday, full time.

Job Location Type: Remote.This position requires travel at times. Travel is
required when needed.  (Most often the need for travel is related to new
hospital openings, new HIM staff training and EMR conversions.)

Your experience matters 

At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and
determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact
across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center
(HSC) team, you’ll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing
and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact
our mission of making communities healthier ®.

Requirements

• EDUCATION: Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in health information management or related field.
• EXPERIENCE: At least 3 years’ experience as a Health Information Manager or Director.
• At least 2 years’ experience in inpatient rehabilitation coding.

Nice To Haves

• CERTIFICATIONS: Prefer RHIA, RHIT or CCS by the American Health Information Management Association.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the work of others, including planning, assigning and scheduling work, reviewing work and ensuring quality standards, training staff and overseeing productivity.
• Supervises all aspects of coding and stays current in all assigned Inpatient Rehab Facility (IRF) coding stats and trending.
• Develops and monitors procedures for coding to help ensure accuracy and efficiency in coding program.
• Stays current on all pertinent coding rules.
• Assists the HIM department to optimize the efficient and effective handling of patient records and related documents. Plans and develops systems which meet various agency standards as well as company policies and procedures.
• Oversees procedures to meet legal and accreditation regulations regarding content and process of medical records and release of information. Manages continuous quality improvement of the handling of patient information and ensures confidentiality and integrity of patient records.
• Maintains appropriate medical records and statistics for prospective payment systems to ensure compliance with TJC, CMS and other applicable regulations.
• Serves as a HIPAA resource to rehab hospitals.
• Participates in improvement and enhancement of EMR through company projects.
• Analyzes patient data for reimbursement, facility planning, quality of patient care, risk management, utilization management and research.
• Educates, trains and mentors staff
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean.
• Is knowledgeable of medical terminology and coding.
• Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state, federal, CIHQ and Joint Commission regulations.
• Always maintains and ensures patient confidentiality.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wears identification while onsite at IRFs.
• Attends departmental in-services and completes annual competencies and education requirements.
• Works at maintaining good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, HIM departments and other leaders and staff.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Complies with policies and procedures regarding department operations.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Upholds company Core Values: Champion patient care; Embrace individuality; Act with kindness; Do the right thing; Make a difference together
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree