Health Information Management Director

Freedom Magnolia • Magnolia, MS

13d

About The Position

Responsible for the successful maintenance of patient records and the organizational and administrative operation of the Governing Body-approved Health Information Management Department. Manages the department’s operational aspects and serves as a facility resource regarding medical record content and regulatory requirements. Ensures medical records are available at all times in accordance with company policy, and that duties comply with facility policies and procedures, JCAHO, federal and state regulations, and QAPI standards. Ensures medical record charts and their contents are arranged in the approved closed-chart order. Handles documentation and communications with outside coding and billing organizations while maintaining HIPAA and regulatory requirements for the security and privacy of patient information. Oversees approval and process management for medical record requests in accordance with hospital policy, as well as their production.

Requirements

• High school diploma with additional training in Health Information Management department functions, such as certification as a health information management technician or other relevant certification, registration, or training.
• Experience in medical record organization and auditing.
• Two or more years of previous hospital experience in all aspects of health information management functions.
• Knowledge of accrediting organization standards and state regulations for hospitals.
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians.

Nice To Haves

• RHIA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient records and oversee the organizational and administrative operation of the Health Information Management Department.
• Manage the operational aspects of the department.
• Serve as a facility resource regarding medical record content and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure medical records are available at all times in accordance with company policy.
• Ensure departmental duties comply with facility policies and procedures, JCAHO, federal and state regulations, and QAPI standards.
• Ensure medical record charts and contents are arranged in the approved closed-chart order.
• Handle documentation and communications with outside coding and billing organizations while maintaining patient information security and privacy requirements.
• Oversee approval and process management of medical record requests in accordance with hospital policy, including their production.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: High school or GED