HIM SUPERVISOR

COMMUNITY HEALTH OF SOUTH FLORIDA INC•Cutler Bay, FL

12h

About The Position

Assist the Manager of Health Information Management in maintaining an organized and efficient operating HIM Department. Supervises and coordinates the workflow of the satellite sites.

Requirements

Associates in Science or in Health Information Management preferred.
Three (3) to five (5) years experience working in a HIM Department with at least one (1) year supervising HIM staff preferred.
RHIT or RHIA certification desired.
Maintain current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
Valid Florida Drivers License.
Candidate must be computer literate in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Power Point.
Type 30 wpm.
HIM experience to include working with an EHR, specifically Intergy i-EHR, and hybrid records, preferred.
Must posses excellent verbal and written skills, be organized, neat, and be able to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to draft policies/procedures and reports from different tools desired.
Able to travel between centers and cover sites if needed.
Knowledge of and some level of expertise in HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations and resolving patient complaints and privacy breaches.
Familiarity with cultural competencies when interacting with patients of different ethnicities.
Knowledgeable of state and federal regulations regarding record retention, legal guardianship, and release of information (ROI).
Experienced in ROI oversight and vendor procurement.
Demonstrated ability to work independently or as a team member.

Responsibilities

Monitors HIM activities at all Satellite sites and reports any problems and deficiencies HIM Manager.
Maintains all HIM departments at the Satellite sites clean, organized, and up to date on current HIM requirements.
Trains staff and continues to in-service staff on all HIM requirements and changes.
Monitors HIM work procedures and recommends improvements or changes to the HIM Manager.
Performs a random quantitative and qualitative analysis of records for completeness in accordance with CHI’s Policies and Procedures.
Monitors and assists in the archiving of medical records.
Participates in Performance Improvement analysis and provides monitors when needed.
Compiles monthly statistics and submits data to the HIM Manager by the end of the month.
Monitors and maintains office supplies as needed.
Coordinates the submission of all correspondence for medical record retrievals to the copy service on a timely basis.
Meets with HIM staff monthly and keeps them informed of any developments.
Performs and/or assists in special studies as required.
Assists physicians at Satellite Sites with peer review.
Assists CHI Staff Programs in maintaining quality standards as specified by Joint Commission.
Complies and assists all agencies requesting copies of medical records.
Adheres to standards of excellence at all times and provides guidance to staff so they may do also.
Establishes and maintains good communication and working relationship between departments and other supervisors.
Provides CHI patients and others with information about CHI privacy practices and responds to privacy related inquiries.
Demonstrates autonomy and critical thinking skills when supervising staff and performing routine HIM duties.
Serves as HIM designee in absence of the Manager.
Serves on committees/teams as assigned.
Follows chain of command when reporting issues, concerns, or updates.
Stays current on emerging trends and regulations affecting HIM and HIT.
Maintains credentials (when applicable).
Adheres to CHI’s Standards of Behavior.
Ability to work independently or collaboratively.
Performs duties related to EHR maintenance such as random auditing, indexing and error correction(s).
Serves as ROI contact and completes HMO and agency request for records, including onsite audits.
Precepts and orients HIM students during practicum rotations.
Resourceful, dependable with strong attention to detail.
A problem solver with the ability to think independently and exercise sound judgment in stressful conditions.
A good communicator that can handle adverse or unpleasant situations or patients in a calm, de-escalating manner; Communicates with coworkers and peers effectively.
Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
Reports to work on time and ready to work with minimal absenteeism.
Adheres to Confidentiality Policies and Procedures / HIPAA Regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.