Manager, HIM Documentation Compliance

Cook Children's Health Care System • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

The Manager, HIM Documentation Compliance is a key member of the Health Information Management leadership team, responsible for leading documentation compliance, medical record completion, and forms governance activities across the health system. The position provides leadership and oversight of documentation deficiency management, physician suspension processes, documentation auditing, forms governance and lifecycle management, and related compliance activities to ensure medical records and forms meet organizational policies, Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, and applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements. The Manager identifies and addresses documentation risks, promotes timely and complete medical records, advances standardized and compliant forms management, and collaborates with clinical, operational, Medical Staff, and administrative leaders to strengthen documentation practices and support high-quality patient care.

Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. It is a Texas-only employer; employees must maintain their primary residence in Texas and maintain all licenses and credentials required for their position throughout employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of experience in HIM, including two years of supervisory, lead, or people management experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in health information management and regulatory requirements.
• One of the following certifications is required: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).
• Nine years of experience in HIM, including two years of supervisory, lead, or people management experience, may be substituted for the required education.

Responsibilities

• Lead documentation compliance, medical record completion, and forms governance activities across the health system.
• Oversee documentation deficiency management and physician suspension processes.
• Oversee documentation auditing and forms governance and lifecycle management.
• Ensure medical records and forms meet organizational policies, Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, and applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Identify and address documentation risks and promote timely, complete medical records.
• Advance standardized and compliant forms management.
• Collaborate with clinical, operational, Medical Staff, and administrative leaders to strengthen documentation practices and support high-quality patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager