DIRECTOR HEALTH INFO MGMT

Overview Develops and maintains effective and efficient health information systems and networks. Optimizes accuracy of the medical record as a medicolegal document that meets accreditation, licensing and reimbursement requirements. Develops, interprets and applies organization's policies, budgets and long-range plans for Health Information Management facilities, equipment and personnel. Essential Duties Actively participates in designing, implementing and updating automated health information systems. Assists in maintaining a sound corporate compliance program. Collaborates to improve the effectiveness and availability of health information. Develops and manages department capital and operating budgets. Educates users to provide a clear understanding of the requirements for timely, adequate and accurate documentation. Establishes and monitors productivity and quality standards for essential department functions. Establishes facility policies for the retention, release and confidentiality of health information. Manages all operations, services schedules, programs and projects in the Health Information Management Department. Manages and provides leadership in financial matters regarding budgeting and cost control and revenue generation. Participates and contributes to assigned committees, teams, task forces, including community service if applicable. Provides leadership and direction for improving patient/customer satisfaction and ensuring quality patient care. Serves as corporate privacy officer for HIPAA-related functions. Updates health information activities and systems to assure that data meet institutional needs and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities Required Experience Minimum three years management experience in the Health Information Management Department of a mid- to large-sized acute care facility in the last five years Management of all major functions in the Health Information Management Department Required Licensure/Education Master's degree in healthcare or business administration required. Preferred Education Registered health information administrator (R.H.I.A.), preferred. Employee Health Requirements Exposure/Sensory Requirements Exposure to:

Chemicals:

NA Video Display Terminals:

Average Blood and Body Fluids:

Minimal exposure - to follow universal precautions.

TB or Airborne Pathogens:

Potential risk for exposure, however, the degree of exposure is to be determined on an individual basis. Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):

Speech:

Needed for communicating, interviewing and counseling patients, families, staff and community agencies.

Vision:

Needed to read memos and literature, and for interviewing and counseling..

Smell:

NA Hearing:

Needed for communicating, interviewing, and counseling.

Touch:

Needed for documentation. Activity/Lifting Requirements Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:

Sit:

70%

Twist:

3%

Stand:

10%

Crawl:

0%

Walk:

30%

Kneel:

1%

Lift:

1%

Drive:

0%

Squat:

1%

Climb:

0%

Bend:

1% Reach above shoulders: 1% The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below: Up to 10 lbs: Frequently Up to 20 lbs: Not Required Up to 35 lbs: Not Required Up to 50 lbs: Not Required Up to 75 lbs: Not Required Up to 100 lbs: Not Required Over 100 lbs: Not Required Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (

Example:

the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.): May occasionally carry books, charts, or printed material to specified locations for program set up. Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:

Sit:

378

Twist:

0

Stand:

54

Crawl:

0

Walk:

162

Kneel:

5.4

Lift:

5.4

Drive:

0

Squat:

5.4

Climb:

0

Bend:

5.4 Reach above shoulders: 5.4 Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated): Simple grasp up to 10 lbs. Normal weight occasional Pushing &pulling Normal weight occasional

Fine Manipulation:

Writing, use of computer keyboard, telephone use, push patient in wheelchair. Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: None Environmental Factors &Special Hazards Environmental Factors (Time Spent): Inside hours: 8 Outside hours : 0

Temperature:

Normal Range Lighting:

Average Noise levels:

Average Humidity:

Normal Range Atmosphere:

Special Hazards:

NA Protective Clothing Required:

None Pay Range USD $62.67 - USD $86.30 /

Hr Qualifications:

UNAVAILABLE