Health Information Team Lead

Select Medical • Mechanicsburg, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Health Information Lead is responsible for the support and training of Health Information Management (HIM) Technicians. Supports and assists with the day-to-day operations surrounding record completion activities. The HIM Lead is responsible for rounding with HIM technicians on a daily basis, responding to questions, concerns, or obstacles. Communicates with HIM Management to ensure satisfaction of key performance indicators and staff productivity.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• 1-3 years of experience in the last five years in full-time health information management, with record completion experience.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to set priorities and meet stringent deadlines.
• Knowledge of electronic medical records systems such as EPIC and the use of other software, including Excel and Microsoft.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with all members of the hospital and clinical staff.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency in meeting deadlines and supporting the needs of health information staff and hospital personnel for timely information.
• Ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

• RHIT or RHIA preferred.
• Bachelor's or associate degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Health Information Management or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train Health Information Technicians to review patient electronic medical records to ensure accuracy and completion, generate weekly incomplete/delinquent deficiency reports, and communication strategies with hospital leadership.
• Partners with medical staff to facilitate timely and accurate record completion, consistent with regulatory requirements.
• Meets established key performance indicators, turnaround times, and productivity standards.
• Rounds with HIM staff on a daily basis to ensure questions and/or obstacles are addressed and reports variations to the manager.
• Assists in the workflow design and monitoring of health information functions and works with leadership to refine as needed.
• Generates and prepares clinical and administrative reports as needed.
• Communicates effectively with leadership, including hospital CEO’s and others, on HIM-related issues.
• Supports HIM leadership team with other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A thorough orientation and training program.
• Develop collaborative relationships with multiple departments on campus.
• Corporate campus with access to walking trails and beautiful outdoor rest areas.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID).
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Personal and Family Medical Leave.

What This Job Offers

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