HIM Supervisor, M-F

Erlanger Health System•Chattanooga, TN

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Assists the manager in the planning and organization of medical record services. Supervises and supports record completion, archiving, indexing, filing, retrieval, quality analysis, and chart analysis functions in the Health Information Department ensuring workflow efficiency and quality. Assists the manager in establishing and monitoring performance improvement activities for the department as well as training and implementation of policies and procedures. Serves as subject matter expert on all scan functions. Provides coverage for team members during absences, staff shortages, and periods of increased workload. Assists in onboarding new team members. Trains, mentors, and provides ongoing support to the scan and analysis team. Creates, updates, and revises scanning forms as needed. Actively participates in Employee Engagement initiatives based on work culture scores and action plans. Performs other work-related duties as assigned. Responsible for assisting the HIM Manager in a supervisory role for the following areas including, but not limited to: TJC (The Joint Commission) initiatives and activities, Prep, scan, and indexing, Discharge Summary Service, Chart analysis, MPI (Master Patient Index), Managing Missing Orders Queues, Certain EHR System Functions i.e. Document Capture System Workstation (DCS), etc., Record QA processes. This manager must demonstrate to the team her expertise and understanding of skills necessary to accomplish service. As a member of the management team, the individual is to be flexible, motivated and skilled at motivating his/her team.

Requirements

Associate degree in Health Information Management from an accredited college or university required.
Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and CPT coding.
Strong communication, PC, and analytical skills required.
Current knowledge of state and federal laws regarding medical record confidentiality and privacy.
Current knowledge of NIAHO (National Integrated Accreditation for Healthcare Organizations) accreditation requirements and CMS Conditions of Participation.
Knowledge of computer systems used within the department, including the 3M Encoder, copier, scanners, fax, and other types of office equipment.
De-escalation training, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Baccalaureate degree preferred.
At least 2 years of supervisory experience in an acute care setting or a critical access setting preferred.
RHIT/RHIA

Responsibilities

Supervises and supports record completion, archiving, indexing, filing, retrieval, quality analysis, and chart analysis functions.
Assists in establishing and monitoring performance improvement activities for the department.
Trains and implements policies and procedures.
Serves as subject matter expert on all scan functions.
Provides coverage for team members during absences, staff shortages, and periods of increased workload.
Assists in onboarding new team members.
Trains, mentors, and provides ongoing support to the scan and analysis team.
Creates, updates, and revises scanning forms as needed.
Actively participates in Employee Engagement initiatives.
Assists the HIM Manager in a supervisory role for TJC initiatives and activities, Prep, scan, and indexing, Discharge Summary Service, Chart analysis, MPI, Managing Missing Orders Queues, Certain EHR System Functions (e.g., Document Capture System Workstation), and Record QA processes.
Demonstrates expertise and understanding of skills necessary to accomplish service.
Is flexible, motivated, and skilled at motivating his/her team.