HIM SUPERVISOR

The Health Information Management (HIM) Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the Health Information Management Department such as compiling, processing, and maintaining patients' records in the hospital and clinics, analysis of inpatient and outpatient records, chart deficiencies, and release of information.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: RHIA or RHIT preferred or obtain within 1 year of employment

Education: High School Diploma or GED Required

Experience: Previous experience in Health Information Management preferred. 

Qualifications

Provides oversight, guidance and workflow of all Health Information Management staff and processes.

Responds to inquiries of staff, vendors, and the public for the purpose of providing information and/or direction, discussing and resolving any issues and/or problems.

Oversees the prioritization, assembly, and tracking of requests for medical records

Ensures monitoring of the MPI to ensure unique medical record assignment for each patient

Ensures medical records are maintained according to established standards

Works collaboratively and maintains productive working relationships with fellow employees, both intra-departmentally and inter-departmentally

Ability to follow written and oral directions

Demonstrates high level of personal and professional accountability and responsibility

Ability to problem solve and apply critical thinking skills

Must be detail oriented

Must have knowledge of Healthcare HIPAA and confidentiality requirements

Strong customer service and communication skills