HIM Manager
About The Position
The HIM Manager will provide the leadership necessary to support the operations of the Health Information Management Department. At this level the HIM Manager must ensure completeness, accuracy, integrity and security of health information and related databases; conduct database searches and prepare analysis reports; monitor the storage, retention and ROI. Supervisor will utilize analytical ability, communication, leadership and management skills. The Manager is responsible for developing a cohesive work flow of HIM department functions between changes of shifts. Incumbent will use knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, disease processes and health information management (medical record) science, computer applications in medical records as well as maintain understanding of current dynamics in the health care industry. Will participate in budget planning and control. Health Information clerks, Technicians, transcriptionists and coders will report directly to Manager.
Requirements
- Associate degree related to Health Information Management with RHIT or RHIA Certificate
- Minimum three years in Health Information management with two years progressive supervisory experience.
- Proven analytical, communication, leadership and management skills.
- Hospital experience required.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, disease processes.
- Health information management (medical record) science, computer applications to medical records and health care industry dynamics.
- Maintains annual continuing education in the Health Information Management field.
- Certification as RHIT [Registered Health Information Technician or RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator)
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor Degree in Health Information Science or related field management program.
- Supervisory, coaching education.
Responsibilities
- Ensure completeness, accuracy, integrity and security of health information and related databases
- Conduct database searches and prepare analysis reports
- Monitor the storage, retention and ROI
- Develop a cohesive work flow of HIM department functions between changes of shifts
- Participate in budget planning and control
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
