Health Information Manager

HOURS: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for successful maintenance of patient records and organizational and administrative operation of the Health Information Management Department. Responsible for the direction and leadership of operational, financial, and personnel activities for the Health Information Department. Serves as resource for faculty regarding medical record content and regulatory requirements. Assures availability of the medical records at all times.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establishes, reviews and updates short-term and long-term goals in order to be consistent with hospital-wide plans.
• Analyzes, selects and implements programs necessary to achieve the goals and strategic plans of the hospital.
• Executes problem identification, data gathering and implementation of strategy actions that are in the best interest of the department and its mission, values and philosophy.
• Develops comprehensive realistic annual budgets that reflect departmental needs based on external and internal environments and the application of cost-effective management.
• Manages the department in a cost-effective manner by utilizing current materials management techniques, maximizing human resources and continuously reevaluating the manner in which services are delivered.
• Develops and determines, annually, a capital budget for administrative approval.
• Establishes policies and procedures necessary for effective and efficient systems and management of human resources. Establishes and monitors standards of performance among all subordinates and ensures that standards are being consistently met.
• Establishes and monitors standards of performance among all subordinates and ensures that standards are being consistently met.
• Improves subordinate performance through ongoing counseling, coaching, delegation and feedback practices.
• Assumes responsibility for a comprehensive departmental orientation program that is documented for each new employee.
• Establishes specific and necessary planning, control and quality assurance mechanisms that monitor patient care, administrative and economic outcomes.
• Maintains a sensitive, fair and impartial approach to dealing with employees.
• Uses accurate, clear and concise oral and written communication.
• Conducts department-wide meetings at least once a month, to maintain two-way communication, problem solving and information passing.
• Interacts positively with members of the medical staff by cultivating liaisons and promoting interaction.
• Attends meetings, prepares reports and analyzes and provides recommendations in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assumes the responsibility for successfully fulfilling standards and criteria of licensing and accrediting agencies.
• Organizes department hierarchy/structure in a manner that results in efficiency, effectiveness and responsiveness.
• Responsible for maintaining performance improvement activities in the department.
• Responsible for educating staff on performance improvement activities.
• Enforces suspension policy for delinquent medical records.
• Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and JCAHO regulations.
• Resolves personnel concerns at the departmental level, utilizing the grievance process as required.
• Participates in all hospital and departmental QI projects assigned.
• Attends and remains at work regularly, adheres to policy and procedures regarding absences and tardiness, also providing adequate notice of time off requests.
• Receives required educational units.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) from an accredited school. (Degree preferred but not required).

EXPERIENCE:

• Work-related experience or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Knowledge of DNV standards and state regulations for both acute and skilled nursing facilities.
• Two (2) or more years of previous hospital experience in all aspects of health information management functions and medical records.
• Experience in analyzing and interpreting data. Medical terminology preferred.
• Microsoft Office experienced. Previous experience in an office or medical setting helpful.
• Knowledgeable regarding federal and state laws and hospital policies that pertain to the release of confidential information and HIPAA security.

Dodge County Hospital Is An Equal Opportunity Employer:
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Dodge County Hospital will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Dodge County Hospital does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or any other classification in accordance with federal, state and local statutes, regulations and ordinances.
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day
Contact Information
Human Resources
Phone: 478-448-4105