Health Information Management, Supervisor - Health Info Mgmt

JOB SUMMARY

The Health Information Management (HIM) Supervisor provides advanced professional technical skills to the health information management team to work within a self-directed/empowered team environment. Working independently and as part of a team to foster, collaborate, and utilize HIM knowledge and skill set to develop and sustain health information systems and processes throughout the health system.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree in health information management or equivalent.

• Three (3) years of HIM experience or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior supervisory experience

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Leads day-to-day activities of the assigned HIM area with the HIM department.

• In coordination with the Associate Director/Manager of Health Information Management hires, counsels, evaluates, and provides corrective action to staff as needed.

• Practices and coaches the team concept approach, prepares action plans, and commonly shares outcomes with other Health Information Management (HIM) Leaders.

• Develop electronic data reporting tools and coach staff to proficiently utilize them in performing their daily responsibilities.

• Collects/analyzes patient and institutional data and initiates necessary action steps.

• Identifies, initiates, implements, and manages process improvements.

• Interprets and administers personnel and departmental policies.

• Working with other Supervisors to establish priorities and coordinate the scheduling of all HIM personnel and resources.

• Submits input to the budgeting process.

• Adheres to internal controls established for the department.

• Performs HIM technical support functions as required.

• Communicates effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and functions calmly in situations that require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy.

• Maintains current knowledge of best practices regarding health records.

• Tests and assists with the rollout of new versions/upgrades to the electronic health records system to gain efficiencies.

• Performs timekeeping duties.

• Working knowledge of medical records, file systems, chart completion, personnel management, and records management.

Marginal or Periodic Functions:

• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Excellent customer service skills, written and communication skills

• Maintain professional manner with patients, staff, and student

• Exceptional level of organization, analyzation, and prioritization skills

• Ability to multitask in high paced work environment

• Ability to work independently, and as part of a team

• Possesses ability to interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions

• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)