HIM Supervisor

Neuropsychiatric Hospitals•Phoenix, AZ

30d

About The Position

Phoenix Medical Psychiatric Hospital is looking for a Health Information Supervisor to direct, plan, coordinate and administer the Health Information Management functions of the hospital. The HIM Supervisor adheres to department operations as required by public law and any other agencies. The Health Information Management Supervisor interacts with administration, physicians and other department and hospital personnel, and regulatory surveyors as necessary. Position duties include assistance with the direction and responsibilities of all aspects of Health Information Management as requested.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Health Information field required. Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Minimum of 1 year of Health Information supervisory experience required.
Must have experience with release of information, provider deficiencies, compliance with documentation standards, and basic knowledge of coding.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations applicable to the medical staff and Health Information Department.
Ability to interpret Health Information Department policies and procedures and apply them in specific situations.
Thorough knowledge of federal and state regulations, laws, and UR planning, organization, and management.
Must have knowledge of medical staff bylaws, rules, and regulations, and the state peer review statute.

Nice To Haves

RHIA or RHIT credential preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for meeting the requirements of the all applicable regulatory agency standards for the Health Information
Ensures that medical records are complete and accurate, and conform to accepted regulatory agency standards, reporting to the medical staff any variations noted and new regulations or requirements, in accordance with standard Health Information practices.
Supervises the checking of charts for deficiencies. Reports physicians with delinquent charts according to the medical staff bylaws. Reports incomplete and delinquent charts to the Vice President of Revenue and CEO.
Supervises, coordinates, and when needed, completes the activities of personnel engaged in all Health Information functions, such as compiling, analyzing, coding, indexing, and filing of permanent records of patients.
Trains personnel in coding, indexing, filing, preparation and display of information, transcription, medical terminology nomenclature and classification of diseases, and computer services, including such related matters as hospital organization, goals, policies and practices, and Health Information ethics. Periodically may be requested to provide other employees in the hospital with medical terminology classes.
Supervises and monitors the release of confidential information in accordance with rules and regulations, federal regulations, and state statutes of privileged information for requests from insurance companies, attorneys, patients, and subpoenas.
Acts as a resource in Utilization Review.
Responsible for compiling statistical information and registers pertaining to the Health Information Department, Ancillary Services, and other hospital statistical information as assigned or requested. Supervises and coordinates the preparation of statistical information for the medical staff, medical staff committees, accreditation agencies, state agencies, and the administration.
Participates and represents the Health Information Department in various hospital committees and medical staff committees as assigned.
Informs medical staff committees of requirements or new regulations of all regulatory agencies.
Responsible to appear in court upon receipt of a subpoena to testify to the authentication of medical records. Abides by the state peer review statute.
Monitors and oversees the requisition of supplies for the Department. Responsible for recommending equipment needs to ensure efficient handling of responsibilities.
Understands the necessity and benefits of maintaining satisfactory denial rates for reimbursement guarantees. Responsible for reporting to the medical staff any variations or new regulations or requirements.
Monitors that diagnosis codes are sent to the Business Office on a timely basis in order to expedite filing on insurance claims for patient services rendered, as required by hospital and external agencies.
Exhibits professional behavior as a facility representative.
Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures. Observes and supports hospital policy, mission statement, and vision. Supports and enforces infection-control policies and procedures.
Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books; journals and other literature and attending related seminars, conferences, etc.
Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality. Assures protection and privacy of health information as attained through written, electronic or oral disclosures.
Displays concern and initiative. Is resourceful and calm in emergencies.
Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors.
Seeks guidance and remains knowledgeable of, and complies with, all applicable federal and state laws, as well as hospital polices that apply to assigned duties.
Complies with hospital expectations regarding ethical behavior and standards of conduct.
Complies with federal and hospital requirements in the areas of protected health information and patient privacy.
Understands and adheres to NPH’s compliance standards as they appear in NPH’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and hospital regulations, laws and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
Ensures that the staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies and procedures specific to their jobs.