Position Summary
Provides assistance to the HIM Director in meeting regulatory requirements, compliance and accreditation. The following is a summary of the major job processes. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. Effective interpersonal and communication skills are essential for this position.
· Manages front office systems for continuous monitoring, evaluating, reporting and improving the departmental functions.
· Monitors key performance indicators on a routine basis (daily, weekly, monthly).
· Ensures the appropriate dissemination and communication of all regulation, policy and guideline changes to affected personnel
· Serves as a subject matter resource for department managers, staff, physicians and administration for obtaining information or clarification on documentation standards, state and federal law and regulatory requirements relating to HIM
· Facilitate activities to meet identified learning needs of staff.
· Coaches and counsels staff as required; ensures written documentation is provided to support coaching and/or corrective action as appropriate.
· Ensures completion of employee evaluations within prescribed time frame.
· Involve staff in decision making within unit when possible.
· Identify, communicate and coordinate activities to address opportunities to improve processes.
Requirements
Work Experience: 3-5 years of health information management experience in a comparable healthcare setting.
License/Registration/Certification: Certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).
Education & Training: Bachelor’s, preferred.
Skills: Current practice in area of responsibility; regulatory/governing standards, policies, and procedures; required computer/information systems; equipment used in performing assigned duties; ability to develop learning plans, give and receive feedback. Must be skilled in delegating, decision making, team building, and managing conflict & change.
Please visit https://www.heywood.org/jobs#/job/38…C2782BCB4A0430 to apply.