DIRECTOR HEALTH INFO MGMT

Develops and maintains effective and efficient health information systems and networks. Optimizes accuracy of the medical record as a medicolegal document that meets accreditation, licensing and reimbursement requirements. Develops, interprets and applies organization's policies, budgets and long-range plans for Health Information Management facilities, equipment and personnel.

Essential Duties

• Actively participates in designing, implementing and updating automated health information systems.
• Assists in maintaining a sound corporate compliance program.
• Collaborates to improve the effectiveness and availability of health information.
• Develops and manages department capital and operating budgets.
• Educates users to provide a clear understanding of the requirements for timely, adequate and accurate documentation.
• Establishes and monitors productivity and quality standards for essential department functions.
• Establishes facility policies for the retention, release and confidentiality of health information.
• Manages all operations, services schedules, programs and projects in the Health Information Management Department.
• Manages and provides leadership in financial matters regarding budgeting and cost control and revenue generation.
• Participates and contributes to assigned committees, teams, task forces, including community service if applicable.
• Provides leadership and direction for improving patient/customer satisfaction and ensuring quality patient care.
• Serves as corporate privacy officer for HIPAA-related functions.
• Updates health information activities and systems to assure that data meet institutional needs and regulatory requirements.

Required Experience

• Minimum three years management experience in the Health Information Management Department of a mid- to large-sized acute care facility in the last five years
• Management of all major functions in the Health Information Management Department

Required Licensure/Education

• Master's degree in healthcare or business administration required.

Preferred Education

• Registered health information administrator (R.H.I.A.), preferred.

Employee Health Requirements

Exposure/Sensory Requirements

Exposure to: 

• Chemicals: NA 
• Video Display Terminals: Average 
• Blood and Body Fluids: Minimal exposure - to follow universal precautions. 
• TB or Airborne Pathogens: Potential risk for exposure, however, the degree of exposure is to be determined on an individual basis. 

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):

• Speech: Needed for communicating, interviewing and counseling patients, families, staff and community agencies. 
• Vision: Needed to read memos and literature, and for interviewing and counseling.. 
• Smell: NA 
• Hearing: Needed for communicating, interviewing, and counseling. 
• Touch: Needed for documentation. 

Activity/Lifting Requirements 

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:

• Sit: 70% 
• Twist: 3% 
• Stand: 10% 
• Crawl: 0% 
• Walk: 30% 
• Kneel: 1% 
• Lift: 1% 
• Drive: 0% 
• Squat: 1% 
• Climb: 0% 
• Bend: 1% 
• Reach above shoulders: 1% 

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:

• Up to 10 lbs: Frequently 
• Up to 20 lbs: Not Required 
• Up to 35 lbs: Not Required 
• Up to 50 lbs: Not Required 
• Up to 75 lbs: Not Required 
• Up to 100 lbs: Not Required 
• Over 100 lbs: Not Required 

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.): May occasionally carry books, charts, or printed material to specified locations for program set up. 

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:

• Sit: 378 
• Twist: 0 
• Stand: 54 
• Crawl: 0 
• Walk: 162 
• Kneel: 5.4 
• Lift: 5.4 
• Drive: 0 
• Squat: 5.4 
• Climb: 0 
• Bend: 5.4 
• Reach above shoulders: 5.4 

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated): 

• Simple grasp up to 10 lbs. 
• Normal weight occasional 
• Pushing &pulling Normal weight occasional 
• Fine Manipulation: Writing, use of computer keyboard, telephone use, push patient in wheelchair. 

Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: None 

Environmental Factors &Special Hazards

• Environmental Factors (Time Spent): 
• Inside hours: 8 
• Outside hours : 0 
• Temperature: Normal Range 
• Lighting: Average 
• Noise levels: Average 
• Humidity: Normal Range 
• Atmosphere: 
• Special Hazards: NA 
• Protective Clothing Required: None