Manager, Health Information Management
About The Position
The Manager of Health Information Management plans, organizes, directs, and controls day-to-day health information management 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 patient medical records, confidentiality, health record review audits, and release of information. The Manager provides advanced leadership oversight and technical expertise 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 develops and aligns continuous improvement efforts with annual performance targets and strategic and departmental goals; administers, reviews, and updates department processes and workflows; and ensures quality, timeliness, completeness, and compliance with medical record standards. The Manager also ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, and accrediting standards and continually improves systems and processes in coordination with health services and clinical teams.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in health information management in 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
- A bachelor’s degree in Health Information Administration or a similar field is preferred.
- EPIC experience is preferred.
- RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) and/or RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) credentials are highly preferred.
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 patient medical records, 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 act as a liaison between department managers and administrative leaders.
- Develop and align HIM continuous improvement efforts with annual performance targets and strategic and departmental goals.
- Administer, review, and update department processes and workflows to maintain quality, timeliness, completeness, and compliance with medical record standards.
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and accrediting standards.
- Improve systems and processes in coordination with health services and clinical teams.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement savings plan 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
