HIM Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Madera Community Hospital

Located in the heart of Central California, Madera Community Hospital is a General Acute Care, private, not-for-profit hospital dedicated to improving and maintaining the health and wellness of residents throughout the Central Valley.  We are committed to identifying and serving our community's needs with compassion, concern, care and safety for every patient.  Madera Community Hospital is a growing acute care facility seeking talented individuals with a drive to provide quality care and dedicated to making a difference in our community.

Position Summary:

The HIM Manager will provide the leadership necessary to support the operations of the Health Information Management Department.  At this level the HIM Manager must ensure completeness, accuracy, integrity and security of health information and related databases; conduct database searches and prepare analysis reports; monitor the storage, retention and ROI. Supervisor will utilize analytical ability, communication, leadership and management skills.

The Manager is responsible for developing a cohesive work flow of HIM department functions between changes of shifts. Incumbent will use knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, disease processes and health information management (medical record) science, computer applications in medical records as well as maintain understanding of current dynamics in the health care industry.   Will participate in budget planning and control.  Health Information clerks, Technicians, transcriptionists and coders will report directly to Manager.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS :

Education:          

Require Associate degree related to Health Information Management with RHIT or RHIA Certificate

Prefer Bachelor Degree in Health Information Science or related field management program.

Experience:        

Minimum three years in Health Information management with two years progressive supervisory experience. 

Proven analytical, communication, leadership and management skills.  Hospital experience required.

Training:                         

Prefer supervisory, coaching education.

Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, disease processes.

Health information management (medical record) science, computer applications to medical records

and health care industry dynamics.  Maintains annual continuing education in the Health Information Management field.

License/Registration/Certification:

Certification as RHIT [Registered Health Information Technician or RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator)       

*Pay Ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.

Madera Community Hospital 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 expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.