PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Responsible for oversight and management of the daily operations of the Health Information Management (HIM) department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Maintain department productivity, quality and efficiency for all processes within the department.

Lead and direct health information management services across the facility.

Oversee data collection, storage, retrieval, filing and retention of medical records/data.

Audit records and data for accuracy, compliance and timeliness.  Review results with medical staff, nursing and clinical staff.

Maintain approved levels of security and confidentiality of records/data.

Interview, select, train and orient new employees to the department.

Supervise medical records staff, coordinating schedules, delegating work assignments.

May interface with inside/outside legal counsel regarding content of medical records.

May oversee and complete coding according to current ICD and CPT coding classifications.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or equivalent.  Bachelors level Registered Record Administrator preferred.  Two plus years' experience managing/supervising a medical record department. One to two years of behavioral health experience preferred.  Must be knowledgeable in ICD-9-CM and DSM IV coding systems.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:       

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While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances
(e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.