Overview:
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.
Essential Duties
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Actively participates in designing, implementing and updating automated health information systems.
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Assists in maintaining a sound corporate compliance program.
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Collaborates to improve the effectiveness and availability of health information.
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Develops and manages department capital and operating budgets.
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Educates users to provide a clear understanding of the requirements for timely, adequate and accurate documentation.
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Establishes and monitors productivity and quality standards for essential department functions.
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Establishes facility policies for the retention, release and confidentiality of health information.
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Manages all operations, services schedules, programs and projects in the Health Information Management Department.
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Manages and provides leadership in financial matters regarding budgeting and cost control and revenue generation.
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Participates and contributes to assigned committees, teams, task forces, including community service if applicable.
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Provides leadership and direction for improving patient/customer satisfaction and ensuring quality patient care.
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Serves as corporate privacy officer for HIPAA-related functions.
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Updates health information activities and systems to assure that data meet institutional needs and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities:
Required Experience
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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
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Management of all major functions in the Health Information Management Department
Required Licensure/Education
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Master's degree in healthcare or business administration required.
Preferred Education
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Registered health information administrator (R.H.I.A.), preferred.
Employee Health Requirements
Exposure/Sensory Requirements
Exposure to:
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Chemicals: NA
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Video Display Terminals: Average
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Blood and Body Fluids: Minimal exposure - to follow universal precautions.
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TB or Airborne Pathogens: Potential risk for exposure, however, the degree of exposure is to be determined on an individual basis.
Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
- Speech: Needed for communicating, interviewing and counseling patients, families, staff and community agencies.
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Vision: Needed to read memos and literature, and for interviewing and counseling..
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Smell: NA
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Hearing: Needed for communicating, interviewing, and counseling.
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Touch: Needed for documentation.
Activity/Lifting Requirements
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
- Sit: 70%
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Twist: 3%
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Stand: 10%
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Crawl: 0%
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Walk: 30%
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Kneel: 1%
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Lift: 1%
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Drive: 0%
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Squat: 1%
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Climb: 0%
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Bend: 1%
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Reach above shoulders: 1%
The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
- Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
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Up to 20 lbs: Not Required
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Up to 35 lbs: Not Required
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Up to 50 lbs: Not Required
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Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
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Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
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Over 100 lbs: Not Required
Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.): May occasionally carry books, charts, or printed material to specified locations for program set up.
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
- Sit: 378
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Twist: 0
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Stand: 54
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Crawl: 0
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Walk: 162
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Kneel: 5.4
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Lift: 5.4
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Drive: 0
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Squat: 5.4
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Climb: 0
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Bend: 5.4
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Reach above shoulders: 5.4
Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
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Simple grasp up to 10 lbs.
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Normal weight occasional
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Pushing &pulling Normal weight occasional
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Fine Manipulation: Writing, use of computer keyboard, telephone use, push patient in wheelchair.
Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: None
Environmental Factors &Special Hazards
- Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
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Inside hours: 8
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Outside hours : 0
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Temperature: Normal Range
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Lighting: Average
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Noise levels: Average
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Humidity: Normal Range
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Atmosphere:
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Special Hazards: NA
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Protective Clothing Required: None
Pay Range: USD $62.67 - USD $86.30 /Hr
