What are the responsibilities and job description for the Market HIM Manager position at Merit Health - River Oaks?
Responsible for management and oversight of facility HIM staff. Ensures all medical records for the network are maintained
according to medical staff rules and regulations, TJC and other applicable state/federal regulations. Effectively manage
change and foster improvement and innovation within budgetary parameters for HIM and the Market. Assist with reviews and
updates department policies/procedures and job descriptions necessary to maintain an effective and efficient HIM
department. Improves subordinate performance through ongoing counseling, coaching, delegation and feedback practices.
Assists with the development of monitoring tools (KPI’s) to provide feedback to staff related to meeting job performance
expectations.
Serves as facility unbilled intermediary between market unbilled management and responsible facility departments when
needed to resolve issues and ensure efficiency and timeliness of unbilled processes.
Assists Market HIMD in implementing a strategic Health Information Management model for market functions and services
across multi-hospital sites. Continuous monitoring and evaluation of staffing levels to ensure the appropriate allocation of
resources within HIM for the market.
Collaborates with business partners and other departments to solve ongoing issues that impact the department/organization
goals and/or patient care delivery. Ability to develop and implement appropriate workflow improvements from data collected
through problem solving.
Organizes the facility HIM departments in a structure that results in efficiency, effectiveness, and responsiveness.
Incorporates quality improvement data into departmental goals.
Develop strategies, partnerships and plans to maintain and continuously improve levels of internal and external customer
service
Develop and articulate vision and performance expectations to facility HIM staff. Develop, coach, support, and mentor direct
report staff to ensure compliance with all appropriate regulatory/accrediting agencies.
Required Education: Associate
Required Experience: Minimum of 3 to 4 years management experience in an Acute
Care HIM environment
● Must present in a professional manner
● Experience with multi-facility management
● Experience in project management
● Must possess critical thinking skills
● Must demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate to all levels of the facility including staff, physicians, and the C level
administration. Requires effective written and verbal communication skills
Required Certification: RHIT
