• Directly supervises and coordinates the HIM functions for the facility. Promotes teamwork within the HIM department.

• Maintains working knowledge of all HIM functions so that if the need arises, can fill in as needed.

• Plans, implements and supports proficient health information management systems and medical record keeping processes.

* Identifies and evaluates operational problems, troubleshoots and facilitates suitable solutions with employees and customers *Keeps abreast of new developments in the HIM field and communicates these to the appropriate staff, users, etc. Sets a tone of customer service through efficient HIM processes.

• Ensures that the delinquent medical record processes is in accordance with the medical staff rules and regulation.

• Assures compliance with all state, federal, The Joint Commission, CMS and other payer's requirements and communicates/educates the staff (both internal and external) when pertinent.

• Reviews and updates policies and procedures and the training manual annually or sooner if changes/situation warrant

• Recruits, interviews, hires, disciplines, coaches and develops HIM staff according to established guidelines and policies. Assures staff are performing in a productive manner. Ensures payroll is completed according to hospital policy.

• Provides or facilitates the provision of orientation and on- the -job training as required for the personnel assigned to the HIM area as well as any other staff requires orientation to the HIM area. (Students, volunteers, nursing staff, etc)

• Completes monthly reports as required. Uses monthly report to identify trends and any areas that may need to be addressed.

• Participates in all hospital committees, task forces and meetings as appropriate or assigned.

• Any and all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum qualifications for a person in this position:

Bachelors or Associates Degree

Skills

• Written Communication
• Computer - Excel
• Problem Solving
• Leadership
• Attention to Detail
• Communication

Behaviors

• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)