What are the responsibilities and job description for the HIM Lead (RHIA/RHIT Cert) position at Carlsbad Medical Center?
Job Summary
The Health Information Management (HIM) Lead is responsible for training and monitoring of HIM functions including but not limited to one or more of the following: chart reconciliation, prepping/scanning, EHR task queues, unbilled, physician deficiency management and other functions as assigned by HIM leadership.
Essential Functions
- Provides training and onboarding of new staff in HIM processes
- Monitors quality and productivity for assigned HIM processes
- Assists with day to day HIM process as assigned
- Provides stats related to assigned HIM processes to HIM Leadership
- Assists with developing/implementing action plans for HIM processes that are not meeting standards
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- H.S. Diploma or GED required
- Associate Degree Completed or in the process of completing Associate degree preferred
- 2-4 years Medical Records Department experience required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excel, Word and Power Point experience required.
- Detail oriented approach to task completion required.
- Must be capable of dealing with hospital staff and medical staff with courtesy and tact.
- Computer, phone, fax, copier experience required.
- Medical Terminology preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
- RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician preferred
