Health Information Management Manager

Oklahoma State University • Tulsa, OK

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About The Position

The Health Information Management Department (Medical Records) is a service oriented department whose goal is to accurately and legally maintain the medical records of patients seen/treated at OSU Medical Center. This includes all inpatient, outpatient and emergency records. Lead and manage the following areas: Scanning, Analyzing, Release of Information, Transcription, Coding and Clinical Documentation Improvement within regulatory standards and guidelines. The Manager monitors and manages the HIM department in such a way as to carry out its mission in a manner harmonious with the goals of the hospital. The Manager interviews, hires, counsels and monitors day-to-day activities of the HIM employees; provides support in training of new employees, monitors projects and progresses in the department. The Manager will work closely with physicians, residents, nurses and ancillary departments within the facility to ensure good customer support and service. This position is responsible for ongoing monitoring of the HIM Department’s financial dashboard metrics including Coding Days, DNFB Days and AR Days and denial management. The manager shall consistently monitor compliance with AOA, HFAP and other regulatory agencies; The Manager shall be responsible for monitoring the departmental budget, not to exceed the targeted operational budget expectations. The Manager is charged with attracting, retaining and developing quality employees who contribute constructively to the ongoing success of OSUMC. The Manager shall achieve and maintain positive working relationships with associated clinics, physicians, residents, employees, patients and patient families to ensure quality delivery and promotion of healthcare services.

Requirements

• Education: 4/year Bachelor's
• License/Certification: RHIA or RHIT
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience in an acute care facility
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in EPIC
• Experience with change management

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Scanning, Analyzing, Release of Information, Transcription, Coding and Clinical Documentation Improvement
• Monitor and manage the HIM department
• Interview, hire, counsel and monitor day-to-day activities of the HIM employees
• Provide support in training of new employees
• Monitor projects and progresses in the department
• Work closely with physicians, residents, nurses and ancillary departments
• Ongoing monitoring of the HIM Department’s financial dashboard metrics including Coding Days, DNFB Days and AR Days and denial management
• Consistently monitor compliance with AOA, HFAP and other regulatory agencies
• Responsible for monitoring the departmental budget
• Attract, retain and develop quality employees
• Achieve and maintain positive working relationships with associated clinics, physicians, residents, employees, patients and patient families

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees