Health Information Management Supervisor

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)•Galveston, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Information Management (HIM) Supervisor provides advanced professional technical skills to the health information management team to work within a self-directed/empowered team environment. Working independently and as part of a team to foster, collaborate, and utilize HIM knowledge and skill set to develop and sustain health information systems and processes throughout the health system.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in health information management or equivalent.
Three (3) years of HIM experience or equivalent experience.
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or the ability to obtain professional certification within one year of employment.
Excellent customer service skills, written and communication skills
Maintain professional manner with patients, staff and student
Exceptional level of organization, analyzation and prioritization skills
Ability to multitask in high paced work environment
Ability to work independently, and as part of a team
Possesses ability to interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions
Working knowledge of medical records, file systems, chart completion, personnel management, and records management.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience.
Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

Leads day-to-day activities of the assigned HIM area with the HIM department.
In coordination with the Associate Director/Manager of Health Information Management hires, counsels, evaluates, and provides corrective action to staff as needed.
Practices and coaches the team concept approach, prepares action plans, and commonly shares outcomes with other Health Information Management (HIM) Leaders.
Develop electronic data reporting tools and coach staff to proficiently utilize them in performing their daily responsibilities.
Collects/analyzes patient and institutional data and initiates necessary action steps.
Identifies, initiates, implements, and manages process improvements.
Interprets and administers personnel and departmental policies.
Working with other Supervisors to establish priorities and coordinate the scheduling of all HIM personnel and resources.
Submits input to the budgeting process.
Adheres to internal controls established for the department.
Performs HIM technical support functions as required.
Communicates effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and functions calmly in situations that require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy.
Maintains current knowledge of best practices regarding health records.
Tests and assists with the rollout of new versions/upgrades to the electronic health records system to gain efficiencies.
Performs timekeeping duties.
Working knowledge of medical records, file systems, chart completion, personnel management, and records management.
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
Performs related duties as required.