HIM Manager

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Monday - Friday

8am - 5pm

Hybrid

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Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management and the daily operations of the following positions:  HIM Specialist I, HIM Specialist II, HIM Specialist, III, and Senior HIM Specialist
• Supervises employees to include daily organizing, staffing, monitoring and controlling of day-to-day activities in each area.
• Provide organizational guidance, coverage or assistance with work as necessary to keep area current and to meet established turnaround times in all areas of processing. 
• Conducts and documents quality control audits for each area of responsibility.  Reports problem areas identified and discusses with individuals involved
• Orients and trains new employees in areas of responsibility, performs 90 day and annual evaluations; keeps job procedures and appraisal tools up-to-date; sets measurable goals with staff input
• Documents discussions, counseling, extra project assignments, etc. for use in completing appraisals. Clearly explains Departmental/Hospital policies to each new employee
• Reviews status with the Assistant Director prior to initiation of any informal or formal counseling steps. Uniformly applies personnel policies, demonstrates loyalty to the management team, presents new procedures/policies to employees in a positive, timely manner
• Continually evaluates the flow of work in each area, identifies opportunities for improvement, works with other staff as indicated to develop and implement new systems
• Plans and coordinates in service education programs in cooperation with other department supervisors, to be held 6 times yearly which may include Hospital sponsored educational programs
• Completes monthly audits for each assigned staff.  Establishes Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for each position and monitors for compliance.  Provides hands-on support when needed to maintain current status in all areas supervised
• Organizes work to maximize efficiency and to complete work on time
• Performs productive activities consistently during work schedule

Required Skills/Abilities

• Graduate of an approved school for Health Information Management with current credential of RHIA or RHIT
• A minimum of four years experience in a HIM Department required.  Prefer one year of management experience
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively in person and via telephone, displays interpersonal skills in working with others
• If credentialed, must maintain continuing education hours in accordance with AHIMA guidelines to keep licensure current