Area Manager, Health Information Management, HIM
About The Position
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Bay Position Overview: RHIA or RHIT certification is highly desired. Manages all local HIM operations and acts as first point of contact for administrative, medical staff, and local regulatory issues. Responsible to oversee the implementation of policies and procedures. Acts as liaison with local hospital administration. Oversees staff training, coaching, and support; issues identification, assessment, and resolution; and technical support in order to achieve desired outcomes and compliance with Sutter Health policies/procedures and standards. Performs quality reviews and analysis to support internal controls, monitoring employee performance, and assisting with staff development, retention and selection.
Requirements
- Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
- Bachelor's: Business Administration, Healthcare or related field
- 8 years recent relevant experience
- In-depth knowledge of medical terminology.
- Knowledge/ awareness of all areas related to HIM Client Location Operations and how they interrelate.
- Knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques related to Document Imaging and Release of Information.
- Ability manage complex staff schedules and coverage for document imaging and release of information working across multiple environments.
- Verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrates tactical and analytical thinking and planning skills, and is able to develop plan to accomplish objectives, identify obstacles and resolve operational issues.
- Organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects while delivering quality service and achieving business results.
Nice To Haves
- RHIA or RHIT certification is highly desired.
Responsibilities
- Manages all local HIM operations
- Acts as first point of contact for administrative, medical staff, and local regulatory issues
- Responsible to oversee the implementation of policies and procedures
- Acts as liaison with local hospital administration
- Oversees staff training, coaching, and support
- Issues identification, assessment, and resolution
- Technical support in order to achieve desired outcomes and compliance with Sutter Health policies/procedures and standards
- Performs quality reviews and analysis to support internal controls
- Monitoring employee performance
- Assisting with staff development, retention and selection
Benefits
- Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
- Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
