Director Of Health Information Management (Him) | Wausau Rehab

Director of Health Information Management 

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(RHIA) or accreditation (RHIT) Highly preferred

The Director of Health Information Management is responsible for the overall management of inpatient and outpatient medical records and Health Information processes including but not limited to:  prepping, scanning, analysis, quality control, assembly/loose filing (paper hospitals only) release of information, medical record destruction (EHR only), documentation and medical record delinquency compliance auditing and reporting, along with data management.  The Director of Health Information Management is consistent with HIM policies and procedures as set forth by PAM, accrediting and regulatory agencies.  Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations

• SECURITY, CONFIDENTIALITY and RELEASE OF HEALTH INFORMATION: Safeguards the confidentiality of patient records from unauthorized review or release.  Provides oversight for the prompt and appropriate release of information tasks according to PAM policy.  Keeps abreast of federal and state law. Responds to court subpoenas as custodian of medical records and presents records in court when deemed necessary.
• HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act): Works to ensure compliance with HIPAA requirements.  Participates in ongoing activities related to the development, implementation, maintenance of, and adherence to policy covering the privacy of, and access to, patient privacy practices.
• REPORTING REQUIREMENTS: Report timeliness of medical provider documentation along with medical record delinquent compliance data timely each month into the hospital’s corporate quality scorecard. 
• CHART AUDITS/COMPLIANCE: Coordinates monthly interdisciplinary record reviews when appropriate. Assists in process/performance improvement activities as recommended by Corporate Director HIM and QAPI Committee. Tracks, trends, monitors, and reports timeliness of physician documentation compliance including medical record delinquencies as per HIM policy to the QAPI Committee, MEC, and Governing Board. 
• DOCUMENTATION AND RECORD COMPLETION: Works with clinical staff, physicians, consultants, nurses, therapists, etc., to ensure documentation is in compliance with hospital, accrediting, and licensing guidelines and provides ongoing education to staff. Strives to help ensure timely record completion. Reports deficiencies, delinquencies, and record completion compliance to appropriate supervisors. Responsible for the monthly calculation of the record completion rate reportable to Joint Commission and presents the data at the Medical Executive Committee.
• STATISTICS: Assists in maintaining accurate hospital statistics.  Provides specialized statistical reports as requested. 
• OUTPATIENT PROCESSES: Provides oversight to ensure the outpatient medical record(s) are prepped, scanned, audited and the audit results are reported appropriately.  Also, ensures outpatient medical records are stored and destroyed per HIM policy. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Training: Prefers the Director of Health Information Management be a graduate of a Health Information Management program with subsequent passing of the registry examination (RHIA) or accreditation (RHIT), but not required. 

 required. 

Experience:  1-3 years’ experience in a supervisory role in a Health Information Management Department is preferred.

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  

• EHR skills including but not limited to; prepping, scanning, indexing, destruction, and quality control.  
• Computer literacy and the ability to type. 
• Strong written and oral communication skills, communicate effectively. 
• Excellent organizational skills. 
• Ability to prioritize. 
• Ability to work with all customers.
• Critical thinking and problem solving.
• Integrity and honesty
• Active contributor.
• Discipline and good judgment.
• Superior management skills

ABOUT US

PAM HEALTH (PAM) based in Enola, Pennsylvania, provides specialty healthcare services through more than 70 long-term acute care hospitals and physical medicine and rehabilitation hospitals, as well as wound clinics and outpatient physical therapy locations, in 17 states. PAM Health is committed to providing high-quality patient care and outstanding customer service, coupled with the loyalty and dedication of highly trained staff, to be the most trusted source for post-acute services in every community it serves. Its mission is to serve people by providing compassionate, expert care, and to support recovery through education and research.

Joining our PAMily allows you to work in a collaborative environment with colleagues and leadership with exposure to a variety of patient care levels. Aside from our competitive pay, generous paid benefit time, and excellent insurance options, you will also have opportunities for professional growth through our Education Advancement Program.

We are excited to learn more about you and hope that you consider joining us on a shared mission to improve the lives of others by being an integral part of our We Care Program. Please take a moment to visit us online at www.PAMHealth.com for a comprehensive look at how we're able to positively impact our local communities.

PAM Health does not discriminate and does not permit discrimination, including, without limitation, bullying, abuse or harassment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or HIV status, or based on association with another person on account of that person's actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or HIV status.