Supervisor, HIM Exempt

Job Description

Job Description

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 records
• Facilitate 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

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Preferred Education (Indicate preferred education or degree required.)

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

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

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Full-Time, Exempt