Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Health Information Management Director - Hospital

Status: Full Time

The Health Information Management (HIM) Director oversees all aspects of the healthcare organizations health information department. This position will ensure accuracy, accessibility and security of protected health information and compliance with all federal and state regulations. This role involves the management of electronic health records, coding, patient privacy and operations of the Medical Records Department.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the HIM department

• Ensuring accuracy, completeness and accessibility of PHI.

• Overseeing the coding and abstracting of patient records for accuracy and timely completion

• Clinical Documentation Improvement

• Department Policy and Procedure

• Departmental goals for highest achievement

• Training and guidance to HIM staff on best practice and regulatory changes

• Department compliance with federal and state regulation, medical staff bylaws and any other regulatory agency as applicable.

• Plans and implements quality and production of departmental functions to best support patient care and hospital needs

• Provides training and support to staff where applicable and appropriate

• Works collaboratively with physicians, department managers and other healthcare providers to achieve department and hospital goals

• Department policies and procedures

• Maintain confidentiality within HIPAA and any other regulated requirement

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to manage difficult or emotional situations effectively

• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks concurrently

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Strong relationship building and communication skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Thrive in a fast-paced, continuously changing environment

• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and seek support to resolve issues quickly and accurately

• Inpatient and outpatient coding

• HIPAA

Qualification and Education:

Graduate of an AHIMA accredited program with a Baccalaureate degree in Science and Medical Record Administration or higher.

Minimum of 2 years in a leadership role with experience in healthcare compliance

Certification:

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) required. Certification must be current and in good standing through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Travel Requirements:

This position may require weekly overnight travel.

Reports To: President/CEO

Classification: Exempt

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