Health Information Management Manager

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Manages the daily operations of the assigned department or function to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job an individual must perform each essential function satisfacto-rily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Assists with developing specific departmental goals standards and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.

Manages staff relations including performance management staff satisfaction and conflict management. Performs and oversees scheduling staff development recruitment payroll and student engagements.

Monitors departmental budgets regulatory compliance departmental contracts and vendor relations. Determines and justifies needs for systems/equipment/supplies purchases monitors usage and oversees proper working order and/or stock supplies.

Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.

Ensures department stays focused on their important role in the continuum of care.

Regular and reliable attendance.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

Position serves both internal co-workers and external customers clients patients contractors and vendors.

Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information.

Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g. HIPAA). Skilled in the application of policies and procedures. Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage the work of others including planning assigning scheduling and reviewing work ensures quality stand-ards. Responsible for hiring terminating training and developing reviewing performance and administering cor-rective action for staff.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required.

Education:
Bachelors Degree in related field required
Applicable work experience may be used in lieu of education

Certifications: List here if any
RHIT or RHIA

Licenses: List here if any

Skills and Abilities:

Business Mathematical Skills -- Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rates ratios and percentages and to draw and in-terpret graphs.

Moderate Computer Skills -- Frequent use of electronic mail word processing data entry spreadsheets graphics etc. Ability to create maintain and incorporate simple functions into documents spreadsheets databases and presentations to support business objectives.

Complex Communication -- Frequently communicates complex information and interacts with management. Can present resolve and address delicate situations. Can motivate and persuade others.

Varied Business Problems --Problems are varied and complex requiring analysis or interpretation of the situa-tion. Problems are solved using knowledge and skills general precedent and practices.

Department Specific -- Decisions impact the management and operations within a department. May contribute to business and operational decisions that affect the department.

Functional Independent Judgement -- Provides and sets goals and priorities for functional area. May make rec-ommendations for department policies practices and programs. Makes decisions for and/or resolves problems for others.

Project Planning/Organization -- Handle multiple projects simultaneously including task delegation project over-sight and resource allocation.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit for extended pe-riods of time; use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop kneel bend crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Repetitive motion of upper body required for extended use of computer. Required specific vision abilities include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.

Works in well-lit ventilated and climate controlled office environment with routine office equipment; some equipment has moving mechanical parts.

In hospital environment may be exposed to hazards and unusual elements which may include but are not limited to bloodborne pathogens and / or contagious illnesses toxic chemicals and biohazardous materials which may require extensive safety precautions and the use of protective equipment.

Noise level in the work environment is typical for an office and/or hospital environment.

Minimum overnight travel (up to 10%) by land and/or air.

EEOC Statement

Woodland Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Woodland Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Required Experience:

Manager