HIM Manager

Essential Functions

Manages and maintain all aspects of health records
Maintains confidentiality per policy and regulations
Ensures HIM guidelines are met in conjunction with regulatory and organizational needs
Ensures HIM staff consistently meet productivity, timeliness, and quality standards
Provides timely training as needed
Prepares status reports, materials, and documentation for reporting to senior management or committees, as needed
Assists with the development of training material for the department and organization if needed
Ensures Epic and OnBase work queues are worked timely and accurately
Acts as a liaison to customers including initial point of contact for questions regarding legal medical record
Assists with department special projects as requested
Researches and applies federal, state and voluntary regulatory standards that relate to privacy and security
Assists Director in compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational requirements for record-keeping to include the destruction and disposal of obsolete records in accordance with hospital policies and regulations mandated by Health Care Authorities in the state of Alabama.
Assists with the planning for implementation of new state and federal government requirements within the department and organization
Assists with and answer questions on release of information functions
Reviews and releases patient health records to authorized person(s) and/or health care facilities upon receipt of appropriate documentation authorizing releases
Produces records in court when requested by subpoena
Provides fill in assistance as needed
Manages departmental resources effectively, including equipment, supplies, and technology, contributing to budget planning and oversight as needed.
Identifies opportunities for process improvement within HIM operations to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
Collaborates actively with other departments (e.g., IT, Clinical Departments, Billing, Revenue Cycle) to resolve complex issues related to health information, system integration, and data flow.
Collaborates with Human Resources on all HR-related matters, including disciplinary actions and termination requests.
Supervises staff, managing timekeeping, ETO requests, and performance evaluations.
Performs other duties as requested by primary manager that do not compromise moral code of conduct or protocols set in place for patient or employee safety

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Minimum Education Required
Associate’s degree in health information technology, medical assisting, or related field
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
Minimum Experience Required
RHIT certification and 5 years of relevant experience.
Two (2) years of supervisory experience overseeing staff guidance and development, workflow optimization, performance management, and regulatory compliance.

Minimum Education Preferred
Bachelor’s degree in health information management, health informatics, public health, healthcare administration, or another related field
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
Minimum Experience Preferred
RHIA certification with 3 years of relevant experience.
Three (3) or more years of supervisory experience overseeing staff guidance and development, workflow optimization, performance management, and regulatory compliance.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.