DIRECTOR HEALTH INFO MGMT---FULL Time

Description

Develops and maintains effective and efficient health information systems and networks. Optimizes accuracy of the medical record as a medicolegal document that meets accreditation, licensing and reimbursement requirements. Develops, interprets and applies organization's policies, budgets and long-range plans for Health Information Management facilities, equipment and personnel.

Essential Duties
? Actively participates in designing, implementing and updating automated health information systems.
? Assists in maintaining a sound corporate compliance program.
? Collaborates to improve the effectiveness and availability of health information.
? Develops and manages department capital and operating budgets.
? Educates users to provide a clear understanding of the requirements for timely, adequate and accurate documentation.
? Establishes and monitors productivity and quality standards for essential department functions.
? Establishes facility policies for the retention, release and confidentiality of health information.
? Manages all operations, services schedules, programs and projects in the Health Information Management Department.
? Manages and provides leadership in financial matters regarding budgeting and cost control and revenue generation.
? Participates and contributes to assigned committees, teams, task forces, including community service if applicable.
? Provides leadership and direction for improving patient/customer satisfaction and ensuring quality patient care.
? Serves as corporate privacy officer for HIPAA-related functions.
? Updates health information activities and systems to assure that data meet institutional needs and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Required Experience
? Minimum three years management experience in the Health Information Management Department of a mid- to large-sized acute care facility in the last five years
? Management of all major functions in the Health Information Management Department

Required Licensure/Education
? Master's degree in healthcare or business administration preferred, Bachelors Degree required.

Preferred Education
? Registered health information administrator (R.H.I.A.), preferred.
? Registered health information technician (R.H.I.T).preferred.
? Have to have strong coding /hospital billing exposure given this is 90% of the job.
? Hybrid position, must have flexibility to handle on the job responsibilities when necessary. This would be case by case.

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