Supv - HIM

St Mary's • Kankakee, IL

101d • $20 - $29

About The Position

The Supervisor serves as the primary contact and representative for the Health Information Services department, next to the Director. With an understanding of the scope of services for the department, assists the Director in accomplishing the goals of the department. Is knowledgeable in the specific functions of the clerical positions, and serves as a resource for co-workers. The Supervisor is responsible for planning, organizing and influencing clerical activities and ensuring security and maintenance of the legal medical record. Effectively interacts with patients and their significant others, physicians and their office staff, co-workers and other health team members, while maintaining standards of professional service. Performs administrative duties and complies data for reporting to the director.

Requirements

• Minimum one year health information management lead or supervisory experience or two yearsexperience in an acute care health information management setting; required.
• Should have RHIT/RHIA or actively perusing and acquire within one year of employment.
• Accurate alphabetic, numeric and/or terminal-digit filing skills.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of State and Federal regulatory requirements for medical staff documentation; preferred.
• Minimum six months direct release of information duties; preferred.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology; preferred.
• Computer data entry with 10-key preferred, with accurate typing speed of 35 wpm; preferred.
• Training in state Consent Law and HIPAA Privacy/Security; highly desired.
• Attendance in Health Information Management program with certificate of completion; preferred.
• Completion of a management or business course; preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Director in accomplishing the goals of the department.
• Serves as a resource for co-workers.
• Responsible for planning, organizing and influencing clerical activities and ensuring security and maintenance of the legal medical record.
• Effectively interacts with patients and their significant others, physicians and their office staff, co-workers and other health team members, while maintaining standards of professional service.
• Performs administrative duties and complies data for reporting to the director.

Benefits

• St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs.
• Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options.
• A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $20.00 to $28.97.
• The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs.
• Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED