DIRECTOR HEALTH INFORMATION MGMT | Day Shift | HIM

Salina Regional Health Center

DIRECTOR HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

POSITION SUMMARY
Provides leadership, direction, and administration of all aspects of the health information management Department within the SRHC system. Responsible for record processing and completion, transmission, indexing, abstracting, timeliness and accuracy of acute and ambulatory coding, filing, storage, trauma registry, transcription, retrieval, release of information, suspension process with physicians and maintenance of systems processes. Responsible for the overall management of the health information department activity to include establishment and compliance with policies for the health information function. Represents the health center in all activities related to areas of responsibility. Maintains active communication with health center leadership and staff.

POPULATION SERVED: n/a
OSHA CATEGORY III

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

QUALITY
As a leader within the organization, employee understands their responsibility to the SRHC Leadership Expectations and diligently puts them in practice each day.
Facilitates all departmental operations, removes barriers, and ensures access to services, supplies, and equipment for quality outcomes.
Supports, interprets and enforces medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations as relates to the patient medical record; works collaboratively with medical staff, nursing, and ancillary staffs in development and review of recommended changes in policies, procedures, and processes.

ACCESS
Practices critical thinking, good judgment, and professional insight in communication and collaboration to build teamwork, facilitate change, mediate conflict, and identify and improve key work systems and processes to deliver efficient and effective services.
Promotes growth and development of staff by setting clear expectations, coaching and mentoring, and evaluating performance effectively and timely.

STEWARDSHIP
Develops, recommends, analyzes, and operates within financial plans and benchmark/productivity standards as established; manages staffing levels/ratios to volume; aligns departmental goals and operations with best practices and corporate strategies.
Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures; and ensures compliance with SRHC policies and procedures, federal/state rules and regulations, accreditation standards, and SRHC Code of Conduct.
Maintains personal professional growth and development through active participation in professional affiliations, attendance at seminars and conferences, continuing education programs, and profession networking opportunities.

ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES

PATIENT CENTERED
Keeps the welfare of the patient at the center of all decisions and actions by maintaining a customer-centered focus at all times.
Advocates for patients and their families by practicing behaviors that create a culture of patient focused activity.

QUALITY
Expects excellence of self and others.
Questions the status quo; uses creativity and innovation to engage in performance and process improvement.
Identifies and mitigates risk.

INTEGRITY
Is honest and ethical in all matters.
Demonstrates teamwork/cooperation within and across departments, understanding others perspectives and resolving conflict constructively.

TRUST
Safeguards the privacy, security, and confidentiality of protected health information at all times.
Treats all people with dignity; supports diversity; and understands related issues.
Is flexible and adaptable to change; demonstrates a positive and supportive attitude; and willingly accepts change.

SUSTAINABILITY
Holds self and others accountable in the use of SRHC supplies, and completion of tasks in a timely, efficient, and productive manner.
Volunteers for or accepts new or additional duties/responsibilities for the greater good of the department, organization, and/or patient.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION
Bachelors Degree in Health Information Science or related field

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
Five years management or supervisory experience
Five years medical coding experience

REQUIRED REGISTRATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers up to 20 pounds
Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking
Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
Manual dexterity and mobility
Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less

WORKING CONDITIONS
Exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment
Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
Subject to many interruptions; pressure due to multiple calls, inquires, and/or deadlines
Subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, weekends, holidays)
Occasional travel may be required

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
In signing the job description, I attest that I will adhere to Salina Regional Health Center’s policies, procedures, and regulatory standards, including but not limited to complying fully with the Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Ethical Conduct; and participating actively in the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Plan, including identifying and mitigating risk to patients.

I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and accept the qualifications, responsibilities, and performance expectations outlined in the job description.  I recognize that these duties form the basis for my performance evaluations, and that management reserves the right to assign additional tasks or change existing essential job functions as operational needs dictate.  I confirm that I am able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.