HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGER

Manager Of Health Information ManagementThe Manager of Health Information Management maintains an organized and efficient operating HIM Department.Position Requirements / QualificationsEducation/Experience: - Associates in Science or Bachelor's in Science in Health Information Management. Three (3) to five (5) years of experience working in a HIM Department. One (1) year of supervisory experience is preferred.Licensure / Certification: - RHIT or RHIA certification required, maintain current CPR certification from the American Heart Association and valid Florida Driver's License.Skills / Ability: - Must possess good computer skills, and good communication skills both verbal and written. Needs to be organized, neat, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Able to travel between centers. Knowledge of and experience in Privacy Regulation, including the Privacy Rule and CHI's information and privacy practices. Familiarity with cultural competencies and limited English proficiency guidelines to ensure the provision of information in a linguistically and culturally competent manner.Position Responsibilities (This Is An Exempt Position)Required to work 40+ hours per week to perform responsibilities.Monitors HIM activities at all Community Health of South Florida, Inc. (CHI) sites and reports any problems and deficiencies to the appropriate departments.Maintains all HIM Departments at CHI sites clean, organized, and up to date on current HIM requirements.Trains staff and in-service staff on HIPAA compliance and HIM requirements and changes.Monitors HIM Policies and Procedures and implements changes as needed.Performs a random quantitative and qualitative analysis of records for completeness in accordance with CHI's Policies and Procedures.Monitors process for the storage and destruction of Patient Health Information.Participates in Performance Improvement analysis and provides monitors when needed.Compiles monthly statistics and submits data for the Monthly Joint Conference Report submitted by the Chief Medical Officer on a monthly basis.Monitors and maintains office supplies as needed.Maintains process in which correspondence for medical record retrieval is reviewed then processed by the copy service vendor on a timely basis.Meets with HIM staff monthly and keeps them informed of any developments.Performs and/or assists in special studies as required.Assists Programs in maintaining quality standards as specified by Joint Commission.Complies and assists all agencies requesting copies of medical records.Adheres to standards of excellence at all times and provides guidance to staff so they may also do so.Reports to work on time and ready to work with minimal absenteeism.Adheres to Confidentiality Policies and Procedures / HIPAA Regulations.Establishes and maintains good communication and working relationships between departments and other supervisors.Provides CHI patients and others with information about CHI's Privacy Practices and responds to privacy-related inquiries.Provides input to the Privacy Officer in the performance of his or her duties as they relate to the development and implementation of a privacy rule compliance program and ensures compliance with the standards, implementation specifications, and requirements of the Privacy Rule.Documents the receipt of all written requests and complaints concerning CHI's privacy practices or its use and disclosure of protected health information and forwards that information to the Privacy Officer for the timely process of all request and complaints.Performs other duties as it relates to the position and as assigned by the AVP of Ancillary Services.Participates in CHI's Journey to Excellence.