Supervisor Health Information Management

Highmark Health • Monroeville, PA

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About The Position

GENERAL OVERVIEW: Organizes, directs and controls the operations of the HIM Department under the direction of the Corporate HIM Director or his/her designee. Monitors accomplishment of objectives which focus on controlling the cost while improving the productivity of medical record services and ensures that patient records are complete, current and readily accessible.

Requirements

• Minimum Associate's degree or 3 years of related and progressive experience in lieu of Associate's degree
• 3 years in a medical record setting
• 1 year in a management or leadership role
• Expertise in HIPPA rules and federal laws and regulations regarding release of information.
• Knowledge and experience with electronic medical records, deficiency management, birth and death certificate software
• Knowledge of TJC, DOH, CMS and other regulatory standards

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience in an academic medical center
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

Responsibilities

• Organizes, directs and controls the operations of the evening and night shifts in the file, chart, completion and transcription sections.
• Assures accessibility to complete and accurate records.
• Functions as a "working supervisor" by assisting in completion of departmental functions as supervisory judgment recognizes as needed.
• Assures compliance with regulatory audits and Vital Statistics and confidentiality of protected health information.
• Performs all steps necessary relative to hiring, evaluating, coaching, promoting, disciplining and discharging employees by following established HR policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree