Position Summary: Managing the day-to-day operations of the Health Information Management (HIM) department, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of patient health information. This position oversees a team responsible for the maintenance and protection of medical records, in compliance with The Joint Commission, Conditions of Participation, Title 22, and other regulating agencies. By coordinating efforts between various healthcare professionals and departments, the HIM Supervisor ensures that the flow of information remains seamless and efficient, supporting the overarching goal of providing high-quality patient care. Possess a working knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding standard. Maintain compliance Consistently demonstrates a professional and proactive attitude and actions in all interfaces with employee/patients confidentiality with no infractions.

Duties: 

Oversee the daily operations of the Health Information Management (HIM) department, ensuring efficient processing, retrieval, and maintenance of patient health recordsFacilitate communication between healthcare providers, ensuring accurate and timely sharing of patient information for improved clinical decision-making.Demonstrates the ability to be cooperative, flexible, and resourceful. Assists in maintaining and enforcing the departments’ Policy & Procedure and standard operating procedures Ensures effective communication both verbal and in writing Trains and cross trains employees to ensure department efficiency. Works closely with all correspondence to ensure proper release of information. Ensure proper scheduling of employees daily, inclusive of vacation and any other scheduled or unscheduled time off. Works with the coding team members to ensure medical records are complete and timely, within the hospital policy and procedures and regulatory agencies Assists in the day-to-day operations of the department

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education (Indicate minimum education or degree required.)

High school diploma requiredEnrolled in an accredited institution approved by AHIMA to obtain an Associate’s Degree in Health Information Technology, focusing in coding and electronic health records. (must be completed within 2 years upon hire)

Preferred Education (Indicate preferred education or degree required.)

Working towards a certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) (must be completed within 3 years upon hire)

Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications (Indicate minimum years of job experience, skills or abilities required for the job.)

2 years’ experience with clerical duties, in an HIM department, acute hospital setting preferred        

Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications (Indicate preferred years of job experience, skills or abilities required for the job.)

HIM Department, acute hospital experience preferred

Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation (List any licensure or certification required and specify name of agency.)

Current Los Angeles County Fire Card required (within 30 days of hire)Assault Response Competency (ARC) required (within 30 days of hire)
Full-Time, Exempt