Director of Health Information

Description

Position at Common Ground

About You

The ideal Director of Health Information at Common Ground is an energetic and motivated leader, knowledgeable about Health Information Management (HIM) services. This leader will be self-motivated and independent, while holding high expectations for the department. This leader will thrive by collaborating across departments at Common Ground to streamline processes and improve efficiency. To learn more information, please see the full job description here: Director of Health Information - Job Description

Day In The Life

• Organize, direct, and manage the activities of the HIM department according to facility bylaws, accreditation and regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
• Supervise operations for release of information, documentation, and deficiency analysis, scanning and archiving, and permanent filing
• Responsible for scheduling and overseeing daily assignments and monitoring of both quality and quantity of the work completed
• Develop and manage departmental policies/procedures and performance improvement plans
• Serve as internal subject matter expert and liaison to department managers, staff, providers, and administration relating to health information
• Establish and administer a process for receiving, documenting, tracking, and investigating complaints concerning privacy policies and procedures
• Ensure the organization maintains appropriate privacy and confidentiality consent, authorization forms and information notices and material reflecting current legal practices and requirements
• Work with appropriate departments and individuals to ensure accurate, timely, and complete medical records
• Educates oneself and stay abreast of state and federal regulations and regulatory agencies, accreditation requirements, and best practices for medical record management
• Interact with patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional and courteous environment
  
  

What You Need To Apply

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree Health Information management or a related field
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience in HIM or health care setting, preferably behavioral health
• Experience with and/or thorough knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA Privacy)
• Active member of professional association(s) with Health Information
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification
  
  

What Makes Us Different?

• Non-Profit mission-driven, person-focused environment
• Opportunity for professional growth
• Team orientated environment
• An organizational culture of mental & behavioral health support for all
  
  

For Your Hard Work

• Employer sponsored benefit & wellness plans (including 16% fringe pay, Calm App, etc.)
• Competitive pay
• Generous Paid Time Off
  
  

Common Ground is one of the top-ten crisis intervention organizations in the country. For over 50 years we have been helping people move from crisis to hope. At Common Ground, we help individuals and families who are experiencing crises of any kind, from suicide to substance use, human trafficking, mental illness and more.

Find out more at https://commongroundhelps.org