Lead - HIM

Overview

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Responsibilities

The Lead serves as the primary contact and representative for the Health Information Services department, next to the Director. With an understanding of the scope of services for the department, assists the Director in accomplishing the goals of the department. Is knowledgeable in the specific functions of the clerical positions, and serves as a resource for co-workers. The Lead is responsible for planning, organizing and influencing clerical activities and ensuring security and maintenance of the legal medical record. Effectively interacts with patients and their significant others, physicians and their office staff, co-workers and other health team members, while maintaining standards of professional service. Performs administrative duties and complies data for reporting to the director.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Minimum one year health information management lead or supervisory experience or two years

experience in an acute care health information management setting; required.

2. Knowledge of State and Federal regulatory requirements for medical staff documentation; preferred.

3. Minimum six months direct release of information duties; preferred.

4. Accurate alphabetic, numeric and / or terminal-digit filing skills.

5. Working knowledge of medical terminology; preferred.

6. Computer data entry with 10-key preferred, with accurate typing speed of 35 wpm; preferred.

7. High School Diploma or equivalent.

8. Training in state Consent Law and HIPAA Privacy / Security; highly desired.

9. Attendance in Health Information Management program with certificate of completion; preferred.

10. Completion of a management or business course; preferred.

St. Mary’s Hospital – Kankakee offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $ to $. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.