Director of Health Information Management

Hendricks Behavioral Hospital•Plainfield, IN

22h•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are excited to announce an opening for the Director of Health Information Management at Hendricks Behavioral Hospital (HBH). The Director of Health Information Management Services 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 The Joint Commission and CMS standards for the quality of patient care. Daily auditing of compliance for PSAs, treatment plans, group notes, and individual sessions. Direct the Health Information Management Services Department to comply with 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 files 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 the department staff to ensure 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 ensuing compliance with rules and regulations of state agencies, The Joint Commission and CMS standards, and Medical Staff Bylaws. Function as a liaison with other hospital facility Health Information Management departments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in information management/medical records preferred, 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 desired, with direct experience in a health care psychiatric facility preferred.
Thorough knowledge of medical records coding and medical terminology required.

Responsibilities

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 The Joint Commission and CMS standards for the quality of patient care
Daily auditing of compliance for PSAs, treatment plans, group notes, and individual sessions
Directing the Health Information Management Services Department to comply with all standards established by regulatory and licensing agencies
Consulting with management, administration, and medical staff to ensure that all patient records are maintained within standards established by licensing agencies
Maintaining confidentiality of medical records, ensuring the release of files and/or records to only appropriate and authorized authorities
Informing all facility staff of confidentiality policies pertaining to medical records, and remain current on all laws and regulations regarding confidentiality of patient/medical information
Directing the department staff to ensure effective organization and completion of assignments
Ensuring effective departmental staffing, which may include hiring, firing, and maintaining staff rosters relative to changing facility needs
Monitoring the accuracy and appropriate maintenance of medical records on every patient ensuing compliance with rules and regulations of state agencies, The Joint Commission and CMS standards, and Medical Staff Bylaws
Functioning as a liaison with other hospital facility Health Information Management departments

Benefits

401(k) + matching
Health insurance
100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
100% company-paid long term disability insurance
Paid time off
Paid Holidays
Cafeteria on site
Employee engagement events
Employee assistance program
Employee recognition program
Free parking
Career & training development opportunities
Dynamic and inclusive work environment
Engaged management team dedicated to your success
A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our northstar and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations