What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Information Management (HIM) Manager position at Northfield Hospital & Clinics?
Job Summary
The HIM Manager is Responsible for managing the daily operations of the Health Information Management Department including HIM Analysts, Coders and Clinical Documentation Improvement specialists. This position will organize, oversee and protect patient health information data making sure that medical data maintains its quality, accuracy, accessibility and security. Serves as an essential link between physicians, patients, staff and third-party payers.
Job Relationships
Key Accountabilities
- Supervises and provides leadership for staff including performance reviews, hiring candidates, and ensuring accuracy and productivity measures are met.
- Audits documentation and is the liaison that provides feedback and education to providers and staff to ensure proper documentation is obtained in order to code to optimal and legitimate specificity for ICD-10.
- Abstracts in detail and completed case abstract from the patient’s medical record.
- Codes ICD-10 and CPT-4 each patient record for operations and diagnosis for both the hospital and physician.
- Monitors and manages the unbilled lists and implements next steps to ensure the department falls within standards and goals.
- Provides/reviews pertinent data reports and effectively communicates findings to staff and others.
- Responsible for creating and maintaining pertinent policies for the HIM department.
- Ability to communicate effectively and positively with staff and all other departments ensuring that resolution to problems are identified and corrected.
- Monitors and manages coding worklists, such as claims, denials, account checks, and tasks to ensure timely completion.
Required Qualifications
- RHIA or RHIT coding credential or completion of Certified Coding Program
- Bachelor’s degree in health information management
- Previous healthcare experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous management experience
Schedule
- 80hrs/2wks
- Weekdays
Benefits
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Competitive Wages; Exempt, $80,000-$113,630 annually (experience and education may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended)
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Paid Time Off and Sick Over Sixteen Accrued on First Paycheck
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Eligible for Medical and Dental Insurance, Vision Discount Plan
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Life and Disability Insurance
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Pension Plan (PERA) with a 7.5% company match
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457(b) Retirement Plans
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Free On-site Parking
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Others include our Qualified Bilingual Staff Program, Employee Assistance Program, and a variety of savings opportunities, including a cafeteria, scrubs, and OTC medication discount from our pharmacy.
Northfield Hospital Clinics is an independent organization with over 800 employees. We are known for our positive work environment and quality patient care. We provide a full spectrum of services with our Hospital in Northfield, MN and primary and specialty clinics in Northfield, Lakeville, Farmington, Faribault, and Kenyon. Urgent Care locations in Northfield and Lakeville.
Northfield, MN is a charming, historic river town of 21,000 people, less than an hour's drive from the Twin Cities. The community is home to two highly ranked colleges and is praised for its availability of parks, golf courses, scenic trails, and for its active arts programs and events throughout the year. Nationally recognized in 2024 as one of “The 50 Best Places to Live in the U.S.” by magazine Money.
Salary : $80,000 - $113,630
