GENERAL SUMMARY
The Director of Health Information Management (HIM) is responsible for maintaining and enhancing a properly functioning Health Information Management Department. Development of processes that promote quality of service and continuous improvement that support the goals and objectives of the health system is a core expectation, as is process redesign and comprehensive change analysis that can drive results. A high level of independence in performance of the role and/or solution of problems is expected, however, demonstrated cooperation and collaboration is equally essential for successful functioning. Within the organization, the Director will demonstrate teamwork and excellent management ability by working with senior leadership, physicians, directors and all areas of the health system to support a collaborative work environment, providing leadership and effectively communicating throughout the organization. Key elements of the role include development of processes to promote budgetary compliance, related regulatory compliance and identification of departmental direction and expectations. The Director is expected to demonstrate that there is a consistent standard of excellence to which all departmental work is expected to conform. Such a standard should be based on establishing and maintaining a constancy of purpose, focusing on continuous improvement within the Director's area of influence, and delivering the highest degree of quality service possible. Reports to the Vice President of Finance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Plans, organizes, and oversees day-to-day operations of the Health Information Management (HIM) Department.
Serves as a resource to staff regarding specific skill demonstration, promotion of knowledge and communications.
Establishes, communicates and develops means to implement standards of expectation, performance and behavior for the HIM department.
Achieves and maintains departmental compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory standards and expectations.
Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments.
Performs other duties as assigned.
LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
None required
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Ability to prepare reports, policies and budgets at a level normally acquired through completion of a Master's degree in a relevant field.
Professional knowledge of areas of responsibility to include theory, practice and administration in order to direct planning and implementation.
Requires approximately five to seven years progressively more responsible work experience related to health information management, three to five of which were in a management role in a Health Information Management Department in an acute hospital setting.
Requires analytical skills necessary to organize and oversee work of subordinates.
Experience in process reengineering and/or project management is required.
Must possess strong knowledge of the HIPAA Privacy regulations and demonstrate expertise in the management of CDI, ICD10/CPT hospital and facility coding, release of health information, transcription, electronic/hybrid health records, and health information governance.
Experience with physician practice health records required.
Experience as a Privacy Officer preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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