Health Information Manager

Job Description

Job Description

NOTE: this position is currently filled. However, it is the policy of Freedom Behavioral to continue to 
take applications so that we can ensure there is no disruption in patient care if a vacancy occurs.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Health Information Manager at Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles oversees the daily operations of the Health Information Management Department while ensuring patient medical records are maintained accurately, securely, and in compliance with healthcare regulations and facility standards.

In this role, the Health Information Manager helps ensure medical records are complete, organized, confidential, and accessible to authorized staff to support quality patient care and continuity of services. Responsibilities include monitoring documentation compliance, assisting with audits and surveys, maintaining record retention systems, and supporting departmental processes in accordance with Joint Commission standards, federal and state regulations, and QAPI guidelines.

This position also serves as a resource for staff regarding medical record documentation and health information processes while collaborating with multiple departments throughout the facility. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, professional, and committed to protecting the integrity and confidentiality of patient health information.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND/OR EXPIERENCE:

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 equivent role.
Psychiatric HIM experience is preferred to adequately perform duties in this position

BENEFITS:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Excellent staff to patient ratio
• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match

Freedom 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.

****All Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a post-offer drug test and federal background investigation.****