Manager of Medical Records

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the HIM Department. Maintains budget, oversees staff, and interacts with physicians and department directors.

• Reviews medical documentation and reviews assigned medical codes in order for billing to occur.
• Provides accurate and timely reports for patient care, documentation, and billing.
• Tracks, processes, and evaluates requests for release of medical information.
• Monitors departments-based quality and compliance monitoring. Evaluates activities and recommends measures to ensure that Joint Commission and other quality regulatory standards are met.
• Demonstrates knowledge and trains medical records staff in HIPAA standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of existing and emerging requirements related to privacy and confidentiality of health information.
• Develops policies, protocols, and standards for evaluating and implementing the HIM process.
• Provides information to physicians on those patients being treated by them as requested and reviews the records for compliance with State, Federal and private insurance guidelines.
• Demonstrates the ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Provides leadership and direction regarding improving department performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• RHIT certification required.
• Previous experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.
• Ability to maintain information as highly confidential.
• Knowledge of interpreting and applying laws, standards, and regulations affecting health information systems, specifically in behavioral health service areas.

Benefits

A full benefits package is available the first of the month following just one month of employment!

This package includes: Medical (three plans to choose from), Dental (two plans to choose from), Vision, Life Insurance options, including plans for spouse and children, 401(k), Pet Insurance, Identity Theft insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and a very generous PTO plan and more!