Manager HIM

MyMichigan Health•Midland, MI

11d

About The Position

The Health Information Management Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and implementation of progressive Health Information Management. The manager supervises Health Information Management clerical employees directly and indirectly, monitors the quality and timeliness of their services, and maintains fiscal responsibility for preparing and monitoring the departmental budget. The manager ensures department and chart requirements comply with accreditation agencies and state and federal regulations, and maintains the confidentiality of patient health information. The role also develops departmental policies and procedures, coordinates medical staff performance activities, orients new employees and physicians to the HIM department, and supports daily management of departmental areas. Additional duties include monitoring accounts receivable and backlog, setting goals aligned with organizational priorities, researching technology, addressing hardware and software issues, coordinating system upgrades, managing budgets and inventory, and participating in committees and projects to improve services. Employees must demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows and may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Medical Record Administration or equivalent education in Health Information Management is required.
RHIA or eligibility for RHIA is required.
Three years of experience in Health Information Systems.
Four or more years as a supervisor, assistant director, or director of a Health Information Department in an acute care setting.
Four or more years of statistics and PC experience.
NIMS IS 100, Introduction to Incident Command System, to be completed within six months of hire or transfer.
NIMS IS 700, Introduction to National Incident Management System, to be completed within six months of hire or transfer.
NIMS IS 200, Basic Incident Command System Initial Response, to be completed within six months of hire or transfer.
Interpersonal skills to communicate successfully with individuals and groups at all levels and explain ideas and concepts clearly.
Leadership skills, including the ability to motivate staff and coordinate projects.
Ability to interpret and display statistical information.
Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
Competency in Microsoft Windows; further learning may be required.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, get along with others, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and stay awake.
Ability to move freely about the facility, with or without an assistive device, and perform the functions outlined in the job description.
Overall vision and hearing, with or without assistive devices.
Overall dexterity for handling, reaching, grasping, fingering, and feeling; these movements may be repeated regularly or frequently.
Ability to occasionally lift or carry 0–10 pounds (0–33% of the workday).

Responsibilities

Manage HIM staff, including hiring, directing, counseling, and terminating employees; conducting JPRs; scheduling staff; holding department meetings; and coordinating in-service and education opportunities.
Assess departmental activities to maintain productivity, quality, and efficiency, and promote cooperation within and across departments.
Facilitate process improvement activities and ensure compliance with departmental education requirements.
Develop policies and procedures associated with Health Information Management activities.
Coordinate medical staff performance activities.
Orient new employees and physicians to the HIM department.
Coordinate and plan daily management activities for departmental areas and conduct department meetings.
Monitor accounts receivable and assess backlog in clerical and HIA activity areas.
Develop goals and objectives aligned with organizational priorities.
Research new technology for use in the HIM Department.
Identify hardware and software issues and resolve them or communicate them to Information Technology or vendor support representatives; coordinate system upgrades with Information Resources.
Prepare and monitor departmental budgets, prepare annual budgets, explain variances to the Chief Financial Officer, cost-justify major capital requests, and control inventory.
Participate in committees and projects intended to improve MyMichigan Health services, including computer-based applications.
Demonstrate Microsoft Windows competency and participate in further learning opportunities when required.
Complete mandatory OSHA training annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.
Perform other duties as assigned.