HIIM Manager

HIM Manager

Full-time / M-F 8 : 00AM to 5 : 00PM

Role / Position Definition :

The Manager of HIM is responsible for managing the Health Informatics and Health Information Management Departments' daily operations of coding, assembly & analysis, forms management, transcription, ROI, clinical documentation improvement activities and process improvement initiatives. Responsible for the design and workflow analysis required with electronic data exchanges to meet regulatory requirements. Provide support to HIM departments at the facility level for department operations, reimbursement opportunities, regulatory compliance, application support and HIIM specific system installations.

Qualifications / Position Requirements :

1. Education / Experience

Current certification (listed below) is required and bachelor's degree or higher in HIM is required. Minimum five (5) years of HIM supervisor and / or managerial level experience required. Preferred experience in acute care hospital setting. Preferred knowledge of information systems and healthcare applications in addition to database applications and report writing software. Strong experience in Medical Coding for an inpatient surgical facility with the ability to use coding systems to properly classify diagnosis and procedure. Must have the ability to be the point person for the organization on Medical Coding. Preferred experience with multiple clinical information systems (Cerner) and system interface.

2. Licensure / Certification (one or more of the following)

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) Certified Professional in Health Information Technology (CPHIT) Certified Professional in Electronic Health Records (CPEHR) Certified Professional in Health Information Exchange (CPHIE)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong leadership, organizational and time management skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Possess technical and professional skills of systems and procedure analysis Robust performance management skills Superior knowledge of quality and data analytics High level of problem-solving skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office : Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and Outlook Experience in multiple clinical information system (CIS) platforms

Work Environment :

Subject to prolonged sitting including typing and viewing of computer monitor. Occasional exposure to patient care areas. Travel to other sites within the organization is occasionally required. May be required to lift up to 25lbs. Subject to frequent interruptions.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Responsible for working with Billing team while using coding systems to classify diagnosis and procedures in a surgical setting, which is essential for accurate billing and reimbursement. Manages HIIM staff and is responsible for hiring, corrective action and termination. Establishes department goals and objectives. Responsible for maintaining and securing all written and electronic medical records for the facility and all locations. Responsible for ensuring patient information contained in the record is complete and accurate. Provides direction to the health information management functions for a