Health Information Management Director

Freedom Magnolia • Magnolia, MS

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About The Position

The Health Information Management Director is responsible for maintaining patient records and overseeing the organizational and administrative operations of the Governing Body-approved Health Information Management Department. The role manages the department’s operational functions and serves as a facility resource on medical record content and regulatory requirements.

The Director ensures medical records are available at all times in accordance with company policy and that department duties comply with facility policies and procedures, JCAHO standards, federal and state regulations, and QAPI standards. The role also ensures medical record charts are organized according to the approved closed-chart order; manages documentation and communications with external coding and billing organizations while protecting patient information; and oversees the approval, processing, and production of medical record requests.

The position is currently filled, but Freedom Behavioral continues to accept applications to help avoid disruption in patient care if a vacancy occurs.

Requirements

• High school diploma with additional training in Health Information Management department functions, such as certification, registration, or other 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 credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient records and oversee the organizational and administrative operations 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 department duties comply with facility policies and procedures, JCAHO standards, federal and state regulations, and QAPI standards.
• Ensure medical record charts and contents are organized according to the approved closed-chart order.
• Handle documentation and communications with outside coding and billing organizations while maintaining patient information security and privacy requirements.
• Manage the approval and processing of medical record requests and their production.

What This Job Offers

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