Health Information Operations Manager
About The Position
The Health Information Management Manager plans, develops and manages activities, workload and special projects for the HIM Department. Meets the standards set by the hospital and Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Develops policies and procedures for the standardization, control and regulated use of medical information and its availability to users. Ensures compliance with all applicable internal and external standards and regulations. Adheres to national member organization standards relative to best practice. Develops goals for assigned area of responsibility. Ensures the availability of core measure data for Joint Commission. Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual statistical reports; analyzes data to determine if any corrective actions are required. Manages staff including, but not limited to, staff selection, scheduling, evaluation and disciplinary counseling. Ensures that all employee training needs are met. Recommend promotions. Develops and monitors strategic operating goals, objectives and budget. Reports operational performance, justification and/or corrective action. Engages in and demonstrates self-development in clinical, professional and managerial areas. Represents the department in hospital and/or health system meetings as requested by the Director. Performs other duties, as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in health information management, or Health Informatics, or related field (relevant experience may be substituted for formal education)
- Minimum of 7 years of prior relevant experience
- RHIA or RHIT Certification by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Nice To Haves
- 10 years of related experience preferred
- Experience as an HIM Manager at a multifacility system
- Experience in implementing a new EHR
- Leadership skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to problem-solve
- Ability to train others
- Process improvement and quality skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
- Plans, develops and manages activities, workload and special projects for the HIM Department.
- Develops policies and procedures for the standardization, control and regulated use of medical information and its availability to users.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable internal and external standards and regulations.
- Adheres to national member organization standards relative to best practice.
- Develops goals for assigned area of responsibility.
- Ensures the availability of core measure data for Joint Commission.
- Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual statistical reports; analyzes data to determine if any corrective actions are required.
- Manages staff including, but not limited to, staff selection, scheduling, evaluation and disciplinary counseling.
- Ensures that all employee training needs are met.
- Recommends promotions.
- Develops and monitors strategic operating goals, objectives and budget.
- Reports operational performance, justification and/or corrective action.
- Engages in and demonstrates self-development in clinical, professional and managerial areas.
- Represents the department in hospital and/or health system meetings as requested by the Director.
- Performs other duties, as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Basic Life & Supplemental Life
- Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
