Director of HIM

Vibra Healthcare•Redding, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Health Information Management Manager/Director to join our team! Vibra Hospital of Northern California, located in Redding, CA, is a 50 bed Critical Care Hospital and a 32 bed SNF providing long-term acute care services to patients recovering from serious illnesses or injuries. Often our patients require additional critical care services for medically complex conditions such as trauma, infectious diseases, wound healing, cardiovascular disease, stroke, amputation and ventilator weaning. As a smaller, specialized hospital, we offer an opportunity to work in a fast-paced and friendly work environment where you really get to know your patients and their families.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree required.
Current, valid, and active RHIT or RHIA Certification by the American Health Management Information Association required.
Minimum five (5) years of increasing responsibility in a Health Information Management position required.
Minimum one (1) year of supervisor and/or managerial level experience required.
Acute care hospital experience required.
Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of health information management programs preferred, including medical terminology, ICD-10 CM coding, CPT coding, transcription, and policies and procedures of releasing medical information to include HIPAA regulations.
Knowledge of Federal, State, the Joint Commission and CARF requirements preferred.
Ability to gather, analyze, and report data and trends.
Comprehensive knowledge of confidentiality and privacy laws preferred.
Program design and implementation skills preferred.
Ability to lead diverse teams to a common purpose and proactively seek new ideas and solutions to organizational challenges.
Exemplary customer service, communication and interpersonal skills preferred.
Demonstrated positive influences on teams and customers including a willingness to proactively accept change
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
Ability to project a professional image.

Responsibilities

Responsible for directing and overseeing all functions of the Health Information Management Department, ensuring regulatory and legal compliance.
Serves as the Facility Privacy Officer where applicable.

Benefits

Medical PPO high and low deductible plans / HSA options as well as HMO options in some markets
FREE prescription plans
Dental and Vision coverage
Life insurance
Disability Benefits
Employee Assistance Plan
Flex Spending plans
401K matching
Additional Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital plans
Company discounts for mobile phone service, electronics, cell phones, clothing, etc
Pet Insurance
Group legal – provides legal assistance with personal legal matters
Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
Work life balance