Health Information Management

Job Description

Job Description

Come join our Team!!

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Monroe/West Monroe is a 82 bed, acute adult/geriatric psych facility located in Monroe, Louisiana.  We are looking for an experienced Health Information Manager.

Health Information Manager is responsible for successful maintenance of patient records and organizational and administrative operation of the Health Information Management Department. Manages the responsibility for operational aspects of department. Serves as resource for facility regarding medical record content and regulatory requirements. Assures availability of the medical records at all times. Assures duties are done in accordance with facility policies and procedures, JCAHO, federal and state regulations, and QAPI standards.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:      High school diploma with additional training in Health Information Management department functions (i.e. certified health information management technician or other such certification or training).

License: State of Practice. If applicable

Experience: At least 1-year supervisory experience and 5 years as an HIM Manager or an equivalent role. Psychiatric HIM experience is preferred to adequately perform duties in this position.

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  Accustomed to using mobile tools and applications
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  Acquired ability to observe goals as minimum standards and always strives to exceed minimum standards
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  Proficient knowledge of tablets and smart phones

Additional Requirement

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  Effective verbal communication skills
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  Effective organizational skills
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  Effective interpersonal skills
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  Analytical problem solving skills
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  Ability to read and comprehend written instructions; ability to follow verbal instructions
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  Proficient knowledge of PC computers
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  Basic understanding of ICD-10 and CPT coding methodology
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  Basic understanding of medical and psychiatric diagnoses and conditions

Excellent Benefit Package Offered for Full-Time Employees:

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Life and Disability

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Monroe provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.