Director of Health Information Management (HIM) (RHIT Certification required) (Full-time-Onsite)

Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital•New Lenox, IL

17d•$80,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Health Information Management is responsible for directing the activities of the Health Information Management Services Department in the management and maintenance of all patient medical records information, ensuring compliance with all state and federal laws, rules/regulations of licensing agencies and within JCAHO standards for the quality of patient care.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in information management/medical records or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certification accreditation as a registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), as determined by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
A minimum of five (5) years leadership experience in information management is required, with direct experience in a health care psychiatric facility preferred.
Thorough knowledge of medical records coding and medical terminology required.
Thorough knowledge of computers, with experience utilizing health-care based Medhost computer system and commonly accepted business software applications programs, particularly EXCEL.

Nice To Haves

direct experience in a health care psychiatric facility

Responsibilities

Direct the Health Information Management Service Department within all standards established by regulatory and licensing agencies
Consult with management, administration and medical staff to ensure that all patient records are maintained within standards established by licensing agencies.
Maintain confidentiality of medical records, ensuring the release of filed and/or records to only appropriate and authorized authorities.
Inform all facility staff of confidentiality policies pertaining to medical records and remain current on all laws and regulations regarding confidentiality of patient/medical information.
Direct department staff members, ensuring effective organization and completion of assignments.
Ensure effective departmental staffing, which may include hiring, firing, and maintaining staff rosters relative to changing facility needs.
Monitor the accuracy and appropriate maintenance of medical records on every patient, ensuring compliance with rules and regulations of state agencies, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations, and Medical Staff Bylaws.