Director of HIM

Director Of Health Information Management

We are looking to add an experienced Director of Health Information Management (HIM) to our team. This is an on-site position offering competitive pay and excellent benefits package, with a sign on bonus available.

Our Mission: To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve demonstrating compassionate, patient-centered care.

The Director of Health Information Management (HIM) supervises and coordinates the activities related to the functions of the HIM Department to ensure that clinical information is maintained in accordance with the philosophy, goals and objectives of Cozad Community Health System.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This description intends to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties, responsibilities and qualifications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Oversees day-to-day operations of the HIM Department and staff.

• Plans, develops, and administers the Health Information system for the Cozad Community Health System (CCHS) consistent with standards of accrediting regulatory agencies and requirements of CCHS personally or through delegation.

Monitors workflow and departmental processes and works with other departments to provide resources and services.

Reviews medical records for completeness, analyzes records before scanning complete charts.

Reviews medical records for accurate codes to inpatient and outpatient records to assure optimal reimbursement to the facility.

Recruits and develops a qualified and productive workforce.

Develops and maintains the annual operating budget for the department, including productivity and FTE management based on business needs.

Follows all HIPAA guidelines and promotes and ensures patient safety.

Fulfills mission statement by performing job duties with a high level of customer service while contributing to a positive and professional environment.

Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Manages employees in the HIM Department. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, safety and evaluation of these teams. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's Degree in a related field or an Associates Degree from a two-year college, combined with related experience. Ability to examine documents for accuracy. Computer experience in a healthcare setting and medical terminology knowledge required. Two years of experience in medical records management preferred.

Licensure/Certification: AHIMA Coding Certification

Basic Life Support (CPR)

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Ability to operate a motor vehicle and complete errands based on business needs.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office and patient care environment. The noise level in the office environment is usually moderate.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Cozad Community Health System is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified employees from the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Equal employment opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Cozad Community Health System, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination and retaliation because of veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, national origin or ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law.