HEALTH INFORMATION DIRECTOR

Health Information DirectorThe Nevada Department of Veterans Services announces a recruitment for Health Information Director for the Southern Nevada State Veterans Home, a 24/7 skilled nursing facility located in Boulder City, Nevada. Under the direction of the facility Administrator, the successful candidate will be responsible for organizing, coordinating and administering a comprehensive health information system, which includes multi-disciplinary medical records for a skilled nursing facility; formulating and implementing policies and procedures related to the handling, dissemination, confidentiality and preservation of medical records or other health information; serving as the facility HIPAA Privacy Officer, providing technical expertise to treatment and other facility personnel concerning facility, legal and regulatory requirements for the control, use and release of protected health information; providing oversight of records quality assurance activities through routine audits and reports to facility management; performing medical staff credentialing for providers on staff; supervising clerical support and medical records personnel involved in transcription, scanning, coding, indexing, chart analysis, release of information, storage and retrieval functions; and performing other medical records duties as required.Positions allocated to this series have primary responsibility for coordinating the systematic storage, maintenance, retrieval, retention and release of health information for a comprehensive medical/clinical records system in compliance with applicable standards and licensing requirements, regulations, policies and procedures. Incumbents work in environments such as psychiatric outpatient clinics or inpatient hospitals, facilities for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, skilled nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities, student health clinics, a high security mental health facility, or a prison facility in a clinic, medical infirmary and/or mental health unit for the treatment of the medically and/or mentally ill offenders.Essential QualificationsBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Health Information Administration, Health Information Technology, or closely related field and two years of supervisory experience in a medical records department of an inpatient hospital, skilled nursing facility, mental health clinic, large multi-specialty medical practice, facility for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities or free standing clinic which included developing and implementing medical records policies and procedures and providing technical expertise and guidance for medical records functions; OR two years of experience as a Health Information Coordinator II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesThis job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level. Working knowledge of principles and practices of supervision; equipment and software used in the storage and retrieval of medical records; principles and practices of health information management to include licensing and accreditation standards related to the preparation, maintenance, storage and confidentiality of both physical and electronic medical records. Ability to plan, organize, implement and maintain efficient and effective health information systems and work flows; compile, analyze, and present statistical data; write clear, concise and grammatically correct correspondence and reports; analyze and interpret State statutes, federal laws, agency policies and other regulations governing documentation standards, release of information, court commitments, and patient rights; interpret laws, rules and regulations regarding the preparation, maintenance and confidentiality of medical records; provide technical expertise and guidance for day-to-day agency/departmental medical records functions including the development of policies and procedures; assist in the development and organization of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and its related functionality; supervise staff and delegate duties; instruct and train all levels of agency or institution personnel in medical records processing, documentation and privacy rules; act as a liaison to facility survey teams assessing compliance with licensing and accreditation standards; act as a court liaison for the purpose of interpretation, documentation and communication of patient legal status.The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.