Medical Records Administrator

Assistant Chief Of Health Information ManagementThe incumbent serves as the Assistant Chief of Health Information Management (ACHIM) in a medical facility of complexity level 2 or 3, with responsibility for the supervision of all HIM functions. Is a full assistant to the Chief of Health Information Management (CHIM). Duties of the position include:Provides effective audits and monitors for all areas of responsibility, assuring that accurate and timely data is processed by all employees. Reviews work accomplished and assesses quality, quantity, accuracy and timeliness of work produced by each employee. Ascertains problems encountered and takes corrective action.Keeps current on emerging issues and trends in the HIM field, including process improvement initiatives for HIM, the electronic health record, coding, health record documentation analysis, transcription/speech recognition, release of information, file room/scanning programs, and health information exchange.Develops performance standards and conducts performance evaluations. Develops and conducts competency assessments.Responsible for carrying out established personnel functions and practices. Keeps employees informed about important aspects of personnel management programs. Formulates and initiates performance standards.Keeps the CHIM, management and clinical staff abreast of changing technology in electronic systems used to collect, process, code, protect and store health information.Interviews prospective employees, recommends selection, and carries out training and development of assignments, awards or disciplinary action. Approves leave and establishes work schedules. Implements provisions of EEO programs to ensure fair and equal treatment for all employees.Assists the CHIM with the development, evaluation and updating of office procedures, manuals, policies and directives.Training programs developed and conducted by employee may include medical terminology, health record documentation requirements, coding, transcription, records management, release of information, Privacy Act and HIPAA.Incumbent in this position provides consultation and management support to the above units to ensure smooth operation of a customer-focused, forward-thinking and efficiently managed department.In the absence of the CHIM, incumbent functions as Acting Chief of the Section and is responsible for overall management of the Sections' program and function.Provides administrative support to other HIM Supervisors/Leads by aiding in the selection, training and evaluation of section employees.Provides technical guidance to the various HIM unit supervisors and lead clerks while providing support of each unit in the absence of the section supervisor. Additionally, is responsible for determining the need for and extent of training personnel outside HIM with regard to the health record and its format.Incumbent aids with the overall effective administration and planning of the HIM program throughout all areas of the facility in order to give maximum support to the staff in the treatment of patients.Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pmTelework: Ad-hoc onlyVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #: 000000Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized