What are the responsibilities and job description for the HIM Supervisor position at Iberia General Hospital And Medical Center?
Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians and employees. We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors.
IMC is currently hiring a Supervisor for our Health Information Management (HIM) department, on a full time basis. The Health Information
Supervisor oversees activities related to the development, implementation, and
maintenance of health information in compliance with federal and state laws and
generally accepted health information best practices.
WORK HOURS:
40
hours/week; sometimes more; sometimes less, or as required to provide departmental
services as needed. JOB RELATIONSHIP:
Department Supervisor, with 7 FTE’s, 1 PRN, 2 contracted employees supervised QUALIFICATIONS:
3 – 5 years supervision in Health
Information / Medical Records preferred Bachelors or Associates degree in
Health Information Management (other related
degrees could be considered) Registered Health Information Administrator
(RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) with the American
Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) preferred. PRINCIPLE TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible
for the supervision and operation of the Health Information Department. Responsible
for the maintenance of patient records. Supervises
functions including record processing and EHR maintenance, analysis, incomplete
charts, birth certificate completion, and release of information. Supervises HIM
department staffing including conducting counseling, discipline, and
performance evaluations. Supervises the
department in a cost-effective manner; prepares HIM department budget. Oversees
the compilation of hospital wide statistics, data, and reporting. Serves
as the facility’s Records Custodian, overseeing hospital and clinic based
record maintenance and retention. Implements
processes and systems to ensure accurate and complete medical record
documentation and maintenance in the EMR. Communicates
and works with physicians and departments to improve the quality of
documentation. Maintains
a positive working relationship with the Office of Vital Statistics, Paternity
Establishment and other agencies concerning laws and regulations governing the
completion of birth, fetal death, and delayed certificates. Ensures
compliance with and is knowledgeable of state and federal laws and standards
related record completion, release of information, and birth certificate
completion, and the privacy and security of records. Participates in medical
staff and hospital-wide committees. Establishes
policies and procedures necessary for effective and efficient systems and
supervision of staff supervised. Establishes and monitors standards of
performance among all subordinates and ensures that standards are being
consistently met. Maintains
a sensitive, fair and impartial approach to dealing with employees. Performs
other duties as required. COMPETITIVE BENEFITS:
Great medical benefit plan Early access to earned wages Participation in robust state pension plan Dental, vision, life insurance, disability and more!
IBERIA MEDICAL CENTER is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled
Employment Type:
FULL_TIME