HIM Supervisor

Methodist Health System • Dallas, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Facility HIM Supervisor manages, coordinates, and performs the day-to-day operations and workflow of facility-based Health Information Management (HIM) operations. The Supervisor assists the HIM Manager with facility-related operational planning, service-level agreements, budgets, workflow processes, and internal controls. The role participates in facility-based unbilled management and resolution of issues contributing to unbilled accounts, serves as a department leader, and acts as the on-site HIM representative.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Five years of experience in a department, or graduation from a certified HIM program with one year of HIM experience.
• Acknowledgement of Paternity certification required.

Nice To Haves

• RHIA or RHIT credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day facility-based HIM operations and staff, including record pickup and reconciliation, release of information, and birth certificate and paternity processing.
• Participate in communications with HIM personnel, facility departments, unit leadership, facility leadership, and medical staff; serve as a key HIM contact for facility implementation activities and project core-team meetings.
• Handle patient amendments in accordance with applicable policies and guidelines.
• Perform facility unbilled activities, including physician-query follow-up and incomplete-record follow-up, and collaborate with facility department leaders to monitor and work unbilled reports.
• Complete the physician suspension process weekly and report to hospital and corporate leadership teams.
• Work with Medical Staff and facility leadership to comply with standards and guidelines enforced through Medical Staff bylaws, rules, and regulations, including suspension of privileges; facilitate and execute physician notifications regarding medical records.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with ancillary departments and unit managers to support optimal record management.
• Coach and develop team members through ongoing productivity and quality monitoring, using discipline and counseling as necessary.
• Perform other duties or special projects assigned by HIM leadership.

What This Job Offers

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