POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for overseeing the Health Information Management Department and to create and maintain effective and efficient processes for all Medical Records functions including but not limited to coding, dictation, transcription, compliance, and filing.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in health information management or an Associate’s Degree in Health Information Technology and experience commensurate with a Bachelor’s Degree.
RHIT Certification, RHIA preferred.
Minimum two years managerial experience required.
Coding experience in CAH and RHC settings highly preferred.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Health Information Management, Coding and HIPAA Privacy Rules.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of CAH coding and regulations required, knowledge of RHC coding and regulations preferred.
Computer experience required including demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office software.
Cerner experience highly preferred.
Experience working with electronic claim submissions and clearinghouses.
Reporting and data analysis skills preferred.
Strong communications and organizational skills.
Ability to work well with staff, department managers, CEO and medical staff.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff.
Ensures training of new employees so they can perform their jobs effectively.
Schedules staff and approves time for payroll purposes.
Evaluates employee performance, providing feedback, and offering performance improvement plans when needed.
Addresses employee behavior in a timely manner.
Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
Develops and implements new policies and procedures or revises current ones, when warranted.
Responsible for department budget.
In conjunction with the organizational goals, sets department goals and monitors for compliance.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide operational information to CIO, CFO, and others as required.
Chair monthly department meetings.
Responsible for purchases for department.
Submit written proposals and reports as requested by CIO or CFO.
Monitors KPIs such as Coding Days and DNFB.
Works to achieve industry benchmarks.
Assists with coding as needed.
Serves as HIPAA Privacy Officer.
Ensures CAH standards are being followed.
Leads efforts related to clinical documentation integrity.
Inpatient/Outpatient coding.
Working knowledge of ICD-10, CPT and E&M Coding for both inpatient and ancillary services
Assist in medical staff functions including but not limited to:
Statistical Reports
Committee work
Determinations of standards to be maintained for medical reports within institution.
Assist in the establishment of hospital and medical staff policies regarding the content, use and evaluation of the complete medical record.
Audit reviews for quality of departmental work.
Develop new and adequate records systems.
Review medical record forms and revise them when change is indicated after consultation with appropriate Supervisor/Director.
Be available for emergency situations as needed.
Chairs and leads the Medical Record Review Committee.
Preparation and submission of State required reports on a quarterly and annual basis.
Stay current with CMS and other coding guidelines and educate professional staff.
Knowledge of Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Compiles and submits data to MHA IDS.
Acts as a resource to other departments for coding purposes.
Write and review organizational HIM and HIPAA policies.
Demonstrate appropriateness in meeting objectives in age-specifics.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Location: Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital · HIM
Schedule: Full Time, Days, Days
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