Job Description

The HIM Manager is responsible for leading and directing health information management services across the multi-facility integrated healthcare delivery system, striving for compliance and promoting best practices and education in all areas. This is accomplished by compiling, processing, and maintaining medical records in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal and regulatory requirements.

Regulatory/Educational Requirements:

• Master's or bachelor's degree in health information management or related field preferred.
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) required within one year of hire.
• Previous related operational experience preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Health Information Management.
• Knowledge of the regulatory agency's requirements.

Supervisor Responsibilities:

• Supervise on a day-to-day basis the entire staff of the HIM Department.
• Set goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company's plans and vision and communicate them to subordinates.
• Organize workflow and ensure that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks.
• Monitor employee productivity and provide constructive feedback and coaching.
• Receive complaints and resolve problems.
• Maintain timekeeping and personnel records.
• Pass on information from upper management to employees and vice versa.
• Prepare and submit performance reports.
• Decide on reward and promotion based on performance.
• Hire and train new employees.
• Ensure adherence to legal and company policies and procedures and undertake disciplinary actions if the need arises.

Language Skills:

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong communication skills.

** THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR A MINIMUM OF 5 DAYS. AFTER THAT DATE, THE POSITION WILL CLOSE WHEN A SUITABLE CANDIDATE IS SELECTED. **

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