Manager, Health Information Management
About The Position
The Manager of Health Information Management (HIM) plans, organizes, directs, and controls day-to-day HIM operations, including oversight, maintenance, and processing of medical records. The role supports clinical quality, patient experience, provider and employee engagement, and financial sustainability. It monitors compliance with state, federal, and other regulatory requirements related to medical records, patient confidentiality, health record review audits, and release of information. The Manager provides advanced leadership and technical oversight to organize, maintain, and effectively use electronic patient health records. The role partners with clinical leadership and serves as a liaison to department managers and administrative leaders. It aligns continuous improvement efforts with annual performance targets and strategic and departmental goals; administers, reviews, and updates processes and workflows; and ensures quality, timeliness, completeness, and compliance with medical record standards. The Manager also works with health services and clinical teams to maintain compliance with legal, regulatory, and accrediting standards and continuously improve systems and processes.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in health information management within a healthcare setting, FQHC experience, or a related field.
- Experience with electronic health records and automated medical record systems.
- Experience with release of information guidelines.
- Familiarity with HIPAA and CMIA regulations.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Administration or a similar field.
- EPIC experience.
- RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) and/or RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) credentials.
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, direct, and control day-to-day health information management operations.
- Oversee the maintenance and processing of medical records to support clinical quality, patient experience, provider and employee engagement, and financial sustainability.
- Monitor and comply with state, federal, and other regulatory requirements concerning medical records, patient confidentiality, health record review audits, and release of information.
- Provide leadership and technical oversight for organizing, maintaining, and effectively using electronic patient health records.
- Partner with clinical leadership and serve as a liaison between department managers and administrative leaders.
- Align HIM continuous improvement efforts with annual performance targets and strategic and departmental goals.
- Administer, review, and update department processes and workflows to uphold HIM operations and medical record quality, timeliness, completeness, and compliance standards.
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and accrediting standards.
- Coordinate with health services and clinical teams to continually improve systems and processes.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Flexible Spending
- Career advancement and development opportunities
- Paid Time Off and holidays
- Paid CME days
- Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Corporate employee discounts
- Employee referral bonus program
- Pet care insurance
- The role may qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
