Director Health Information Management

Summary:

Develops and maintains effective and efficient health information systems and networks. Optimizes accuracy of the medical record as a medicolegal document that meets accreditation, licensing and reimbursement requirements. Develops, interprets and applies organization's policies, budgets and long-range plans for Health Information Management facilities, equipment and personnel. This is a hybrid position, that must have flexibility to handle on the job responsibilities when necessary. This would be case by case.

Experience/Education Requirements:

• Master's degree in healthcare or business administration preferred. Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum three years management experience in the Health Information Management Department of a mid- to large-sized acute care facility in the last five years
• Management of all major functions in the Health Information Management Department
• Have to have strong coding /hospital billing exposure given this is 90% of the job.

License or Certification Requirements:

• Registered health information administrator (R.H.I.A.), preferred.
• Registered health information technician (R.H.I.T).preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Actively participates in designing, implementing and updating automated health information systems.
• Assists in maintaining a sound corporate compliance program.
• Collaborates to improve the effectiveness and availability of health information.
• Develops and manages department capital and operating budgets.
• Educates users to provide a clear understanding of the requirements for timely, adequate and accurate documentation.
• Establishes and monitors productivity and quality standards for essential department functions.
• Establishes facility policies for the retention, release and confidentiality of health information.
• Manages all operations, services schedules, programs and projects in the Health Information Management Department.
• Manages and provides leadership in financial matters regarding budgeting and cost control and revenue generation.
• Participates and contributes to assigned committees, teams, task forces, including community service if applicable.
• Provides leadership and direction for improving patient/customer satisfaction and ensuring quality patient care.
• Serves as corporate privacy officer for HIPAA-related functions.
• Updates health information activities and systems to assure that data meet institutional needs and regulatory requirements.