Health Information Management

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Monroe • Monroe, LA

3d • $15 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Monroe/West Monroe is seeking an experienced Health Information Manager for their 82-bed acute adult/geriatric psych facility. This role is responsible for the successful maintenance of patient records and the overall operational and administrative functions of the Health Information Management Department. The Health Information Manager will serve as a key resource for the facility regarding medical record content and regulatory requirements, ensuring the constant availability of medical records. All duties must be performed in accordance with facility policies and procedures, JCAHO, federal and state regulations, and QAPI standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma with additional training in Health Information Management department functions (i.e. certified health information management technician or other such certification or training)
• At least 1-year supervisory experience
• 5 years as an HIM Manager or an equivalent role
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Effective organizational skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Analytical problem solving skills
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions
• Ability to follow verbal instructions
• Proficient knowledge of PC computers
• Basic understanding of ICD-10 and CPT coding methodology
• Basic understanding of medical and psychiatric diagnoses and conditions

Nice To Haves

• Psychiatric HIM experience
• Accustomed to using mobile tools and applications
• Acquired ability to observe goals as minimum standards and always strives to exceed minimum standards
• Proficient knowledge of tablets and smart phones

Responsibilities

• Successful maintenance of patient records
• Overseeing the organizational and administrative operation of the Health Information Management Department
• Managing the responsibility for operational aspects of the department
• Serving as a resource for the facility regarding medical record content and regulatory requirements
• Assuring the availability of medical records at all times
• Ensuring duties are performed in accordance with facility policies and procedures, JCAHO, federal and state regulations, and QAPI standards

What This Job Offers

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