Health Information Management Supervisor

Guidehouse•Birmingham, AL

About The Position

The Health Information Management Supervisor assists the Manager in planning, developing, and leading activities, workload, and special projects for the HIM Department. The role supports compliance with hospital and Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards, applicable internal and external regulations, and national member organization best-practice standards. The Supervisor assists with developing policies and procedures to standardize, control, and regulate the use of medical information and its availability to users, and helps establish goals for the assigned area. The role supervises staff, including scheduling, supporting staff evaluations and selection, ensuring employee training needs are met, and recommending promotions. The Supervisor also pursues professional and managerial development and represents the department at hospital or health system meetings when requested. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Associate's degree in health information management, health informatics, or a related field; relevant experience may substitute for formal education or an advanced degree.
At least 5 years of relevant experience.
At least 2 years of people management experience within the required 5 years of relevant experience.
RHIA or RHIT certification from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Nice To Haves

Experience as an HIM Supervisor at a multifacility system.
Experience implementing a new EHR.
Leadership skills.
Ability to multitask.
Ability to problem-solve.
Ability to train others.
Process improvement and quality skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Assist the Manager with planning, developing, and leading HIM Department activities, workload, and special projects.
Help develop policies and procedures for standardizing, controlling, and regulating medical information and its availability to users.
Ensure compliance with applicable internal and external standards and regulations, as well as national member organization best-practice standards.
Assist in developing goals for the assigned area of responsibility.
Supervise staff, including scheduling and assisting with staff evaluation and selection.
Ensure employee training needs are met and recommend promotions.
Engage in self-development in clinical, professional, and managerial areas.
Represent the department in hospital or health system meetings as requested by the Manager or Director.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
Personal and family sick time and company-paid holidays.
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.
Parental leave.
401(k) retirement plan.
Basic life and supplemental life insurance.
Health Savings Account and dental/vision and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Tuition reimbursement, personal development, and learning opportunities.
Skills development and certifications.
Employee referral program.
Corporate-sponsored events and community outreach.
Emergency back-up childcare program.