Director of HIM
Worcester, MA Worcester, MA Full-time Full-time Estimated:
$86.
1K - $109K a year Estimated:
$86.
1K - $109K a year 9 days ago 9 days ago 9 days ago POSITION SUMMARY The Director of Health Information Management Services is responsible for directing the activities of the Health Information Management Services Department in the management and maintenance of all patient medical records information, ensuring compliance will all state and federal laws, rules/regulations of licensing agencies and within Joint Commission standards for the quality of patient care.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Direct the Health Information Management Service Department within all standards established by regulatory and licensing agencies.
Consult with management, administration and medical staff to ensure that all patient records are maintained within standards established by licensing agencies.
Maintain confidentiality of medical records, ensuring the release of files and/or records to only appropriate and authorized authorities.
Inform all facility staff of confidentiality policies pertaining to medical records, and remain current on all laws and regulations regarding confidentiality of patient/medical information.
Direct department staff members, ensuring effective organization and completion of assignments.
Ensure effective departmental staffing, which may include hiring, firing, and maintaining staff rosters relative to changing facility needs.
Monitor the accuracy and appropriate maintenance of medical records on every patient, ensuing compliance with rules and regulations of state agencies, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations, and Medical Staff Bylaws.
Function as a liaison with other hospital facility Health Information Management departments.
Respond to inter-departmental and external inquiries and questions.
Oversees all subpoenas and other legal requests pertaining to medical records.
Monitor the coding of all discharged patient charts, and abstract all pertinent patient information for forwarding to state agencies, as required.
Coordinate the preparation and/or revisions to medical record, forms, ensuring compliance with all requirements of JCAHO, applicable state and federal laws, Bylaws and Rules/Regulations.
Submit all forms to the Health Information Management Records Committee for review.
Prepare as requested statistical reports for administration.
Participate in, or lead various management and/or committee meetings as assigned.
Assist in the abstraction and analysis of data from the medical record for medical care evaluation studies, patterns of patient care and Performance Improvement.
Monitor the quality of the transcription services offered by the department, to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Remain current and up to date on all laws regarding Health Information Management.
Ensure the continuous professional development of self and staff, by attending professional meetings, seminars, and training.
Meet the requirements of the American Health Information Management Association in assuring not only active accreditation but a means of keeping abreast in the ever-changing field of Health Information Management Services.
Identify the educational needs of the Department Staff, the Professional Staff and other personnel and assist in the planning and teaching of classes as needed.
Demonstrate a professional attitude and support the objectives of the facility's guest relations philosophy through internal and external communications and interactions with all levels of staff, patients, family members, guests, community and referral sources.
Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel, and standard policies and procedures.
Attend all mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled.
Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance and punctuality.
Support facility-wide quality/performance improvement goals and objectives.
Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information.
Note:
The essential job functions of this position are not limited to the duties listed above.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in information management/medical records preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience:
A minimum of five (5) years leadership experience in information management is required, with direct experience in a health care psychiatric facility preferred.
Thorough knowledge of medical records coding and medical terminology required.
Licensure:
Certification accreditation as a registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), as determined by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
Direct the Health Information Management Service Department within all standards established by regulatory and licensing agencies.
Consult with management, administration and medical staff to ensure that all patient records are maintained within standards established by licensing agencies.
Maintain confidentiality of medical records, ensuring the release of files and/or records to only appropriate and authorized authorities.
Inform all facility staff of confidentiality policies pertaining to medical records, and remain current on all laws and regulations regarding confidentiality of patient/medical information.
Direct department staff members, ensuring effective organization and completion of assignments.
Ensure effective departmental staffing, which may include hiring, firing, and maintaining staff rosters relative to changing facility needs.
Monitor the accuracy and appropriate maintenance of medical records on every patient, ensuing compliance with rules and regulations of state agencies, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations, and Medical Staff Bylaws.
Function as a liaison with other hospital facility Health Information Management departments.
Respond to inter-departmental and external inquiries and questions.
Oversees all subpoenas and other legal requests pertaining to medical records.
Monitor the coding of all discharged patient charts, and abstract all pertinent patient information for forwarding to state agencies, as required.
Coordinate the preparation and/or revisions to medical record, forms, ensuring compliance with all requirements of JCAHO, applicable state and federal laws, Bylaws and Rules/Regulations.
Submit all forms to the Health Information Management Records Committee for review.
Prepare as requested statistical reports for administration.
Participate in, or lead various management and/or committee meetings as assigned.
Assist in the abstraction and analysis of data from the medical record for medical care evaluation studies, patterns of patient care and Performance Improvement.
Monitor the quality of the transcription services offered by the department, to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Remain current and up to date on all laws regarding Health Information Management.
Ensure the continuous professional development of self and staff, by attending professional meetings, seminars, and training.
Meet the requirements of the American Health Information Management Association in assuring not only active accreditation but a means of keeping abreast in the ever-changing field of Health Information Management Services.
Identify the educational needs of the Department Staff, the Professional Staff and other personnel and assist in the planning and teaching of classes as needed.
Demonstrate a professional attitude and support the objectives of the facility's guest relations philosophy through internal and external communications and interactions with all levels of staff, patients, family members, guests, community and referral sources.
Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel, and standard policies and procedures.
Attend all mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled.
Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance and punctuality.
Support facility-wide quality/performance improvement goals and objectives.
Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$86.
1K - $109K a year Estimated:
$86.
1K - $109K a year 9 days ago 9 days ago 9 days ago POSITION SUMMARY The Director of Health Information Management Services is responsible for directing the activities of the Health Information Management Services Department in the management and maintenance of all patient medical records information, ensuring compliance will all state and federal laws, rules/regulations of licensing agencies and within Joint Commission standards for the quality of patient care.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Direct the Health Information Management Service Department within all standards established by regulatory and licensing agencies.
Consult with management, administration and medical staff to ensure that all patient records are maintained within standards established by licensing agencies.
Maintain confidentiality of medical records, ensuring the release of files and/or records to only appropriate and authorized authorities.
Inform all facility staff of confidentiality policies pertaining to medical records, and remain current on all laws and regulations regarding confidentiality of patient/medical information.
Direct department staff members, ensuring effective organization and completion of assignments.
Ensure effective departmental staffing, which may include hiring, firing, and maintaining staff rosters relative to changing facility needs.
Monitor the accuracy and appropriate maintenance of medical records on every patient, ensuing compliance with rules and regulations of state agencies, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations, and Medical Staff Bylaws.
Function as a liaison with other hospital facility Health Information Management departments.
Respond to inter-departmental and external inquiries and questions.
Oversees all subpoenas and other legal requests pertaining to medical records.
Monitor the coding of all discharged patient charts, and abstract all pertinent patient information for forwarding to state agencies, as required.
Coordinate the preparation and/or revisions to medical record, forms, ensuring compliance with all requirements of JCAHO, applicable state and federal laws, Bylaws and Rules/Regulations.
Submit all forms to the Health Information Management Records Committee for review.
Prepare as requested statistical reports for administration.
Participate in, or lead various management and/or committee meetings as assigned.
Assist in the abstraction and analysis of data from the medical record for medical care evaluation studies, patterns of patient care and Performance Improvement.
Monitor the quality of the transcription services offered by the department, to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Remain current and up to date on all laws regarding Health Information Management.
Ensure the continuous professional development of self and staff, by attending professional meetings, seminars, and training.
Meet the requirements of the American Health Information Management Association in assuring not only active accreditation but a means of keeping abreast in the ever-changing field of Health Information Management Services.
Identify the educational needs of the Department Staff, the Professional Staff and other personnel and assist in the planning and teaching of classes as needed.
Demonstrate a professional attitude and support the objectives of the facility's guest relations philosophy through internal and external communications and interactions with all levels of staff, patients, family members, guests, community and referral sources.
Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel, and standard policies and procedures.
Attend all mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled.
Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance and punctuality.
Support facility-wide quality/performance improvement goals and objectives.
Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information.
Note:
The essential job functions of this position are not limited to the duties listed above.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in information management/medical records preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience:
A minimum of five (5) years leadership experience in information management is required, with direct experience in a health care psychiatric facility preferred.
Thorough knowledge of medical records coding and medical terminology required.
Licensure:
Certification accreditation as a registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), as determined by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
Direct the Health Information Management Service Department within all standards established by regulatory and licensing agencies.
Consult with management, administration and medical staff to ensure that all patient records are maintained within standards established by licensing agencies.
Maintain confidentiality of medical records, ensuring the release of files and/or records to only appropriate and authorized authorities.
Inform all facility staff of confidentiality policies pertaining to medical records, and remain current on all laws and regulations regarding confidentiality of patient/medical information.
Direct department staff members, ensuring effective organization and completion of assignments.
Ensure effective departmental staffing, which may include hiring, firing, and maintaining staff rosters relative to changing facility needs.
Monitor the accuracy and appropriate maintenance of medical records on every patient, ensuing compliance with rules and regulations of state agencies, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations, and Medical Staff Bylaws.
Function as a liaison with other hospital facility Health Information Management departments.
Respond to inter-departmental and external inquiries and questions.
Oversees all subpoenas and other legal requests pertaining to medical records.
Monitor the coding of all discharged patient charts, and abstract all pertinent patient information for forwarding to state agencies, as required.
Coordinate the preparation and/or revisions to medical record, forms, ensuring compliance with all requirements of JCAHO, applicable state and federal laws, Bylaws and Rules/Regulations.
Submit all forms to the Health Information Management Records Committee for review.
Prepare as requested statistical reports for administration.
Participate in, or lead various management and/or committee meetings as assigned.
Assist in the abstraction and analysis of data from the medical record for medical care evaluation studies, patterns of patient care and Performance Improvement.
Monitor the quality of the transcription services offered by the department, to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Remain current and up to date on all laws regarding Health Information Management.
Ensure the continuous professional development of self and staff, by attending professional meetings, seminars, and training.
Meet the requirements of the American Health Information Management Association in assuring not only active accreditation but a means of keeping abreast in the ever-changing field of Health Information Management Services.
Identify the educational needs of the Department Staff, the Professional Staff and other personnel and assist in the planning and teaching of classes as needed.
Demonstrate a professional attitude and support the objectives of the facility's guest relations philosophy through internal and external communications and interactions with all levels of staff, patients, family members, guests, community and referral sources.
Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel, and standard policies and procedures.
Attend all mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled.
Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance and punctuality.
Support facility-wide quality/performance improvement goals and objectives.
Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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