Director, Health Information Management
Kootenai Hospital, Coeur D Alene, ID, United States
Department Health Information Management - Medical Records
Position Summary The Kootenai Health Director of Health Information Management (HIM) is accountable for overall coordination and management of the organization’s medical records, inpatient coding and quality report. The director oversees the organization wide HIM program ensuring that appropriate policies, processes and safeguards are in place and in compliance. The director provides management of the coding process for reporting of final diagnosis codes and oversees activities relative to documentation, retrieval, storage and destruction of all organization records both on and offsite. The director provides education to the organization related to the use of software systems related to medical records. The director is responsible for the organization’s HIM policies and processes and reviews and provides appropriate forms and policies as needed. The director defines and provides the necessary support and leadership to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
Responsibilities
Supervises Health Information Management personnel and assigns duties to ensure accurate and timely completion of scanning, coding, and all aspects of record management (assembly, abstracting, storage, and release)
Oversees the collection, analysis, distribution, storage and destruction of health information and ensures quality
Provides management of the coding process and maintains quality and ethical coding standards through validation
Collaborates with staff, physicians, other clinicians, and leadership through the course of HIM activities
Develops, maintains, and enforces HIM policies and procedures to comply with state and federal regulations, as well as organizational policies and procedures
Reviews and evaluates the effectiveness of existing programs and recommends changes to meet current and long-range goals
Monitors changes in federal and state laws, as well as accreditation standards, to promote organizational readiness for compliance with new health information management and privacy regulations
Ensures organizational compliance with applicable privacy requirements working in conjunction with the HIPAA Privacy Officer and Compliance Officer
Directs, coordinates, implements, trains and evaluates HIM leaders and employees
Conducts interviews, hires, and holds team members accountable to performance standards
Prepares, administers, and monitors annual operating and capital budgets
Facilitates the planning and coordination of quality and cost-effective services throughout the organization
Oversees schedule management, financial management, and reconciliation, including budget review and variance reporting
Ensures recommendations regarding department activities, operations, and expansions are consistent with goals, objectives, and mission of Kootenai Health
Provides education organization wide related to the use of medical records software systems
Analyzes the department’s needs and establishes objectives to address those needs, ensuring the consistency with organizational initiatives
Directs and manages team activities to ensure department goals are met, monitoring and adjusting staffing and workload as appropriate
Ensures employment practices are in compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, standards and guidelines
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
Performs other related duties as assigned
Competent to meet age-specific needs of the unit assigned
Requirements and Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management (HIM) required; Master’s degree preferred
RHIT certification required
7 years’ experience in Health Information Management, information systems or a Healthcare related field or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience in information services
Strong management skills with a minimum of 7 years’ direct management experience in an acute care setting as a Health Information Management Director/Manager
Working Conditions
Must be able to maintain a sitting position
Typical equipment used in an office job
Repetitive movements
About Kootenai Health: Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.
As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:
Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we’ll help you pay for it
Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.
An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching
Robust and interactive employee referral program
Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more!
And much more
Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!
Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.
Why I love my job as a leader at Kootenai Health Benefits Spotlight A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available to both full and part-time employees, with some available at no cost to the employee. In addition, benefit-eligible employees also gain access to the following:
Tuition assistance and career development programs
Robust Retirement Plan
Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials
Join our Talent Community to stay connected with Kootenai Health about job opportunities and events!
What makes a successful employee at Kootenai Health?
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Position Summary The Kootenai Health Director of Health Information Management (HIM) is accountable for overall coordination and management of the organization’s medical records, inpatient coding and quality report. The director oversees the organization wide HIM program ensuring that appropriate policies, processes and safeguards are in place and in compliance. The director provides management of the coding process for reporting of final diagnosis codes and oversees activities relative to documentation, retrieval, storage and destruction of all organization records both on and offsite. The director provides education to the organization related to the use of software systems related to medical records. The director is responsible for the organization’s HIM policies and processes and reviews and provides appropriate forms and policies as needed. The director defines and provides the necessary support and leadership to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
Responsibilities
Supervises Health Information Management personnel and assigns duties to ensure accurate and timely completion of scanning, coding, and all aspects of record management (assembly, abstracting, storage, and release)
Oversees the collection, analysis, distribution, storage and destruction of health information and ensures quality
Provides management of the coding process and maintains quality and ethical coding standards through validation
Collaborates with staff, physicians, other clinicians, and leadership through the course of HIM activities
Develops, maintains, and enforces HIM policies and procedures to comply with state and federal regulations, as well as organizational policies and procedures
Reviews and evaluates the effectiveness of existing programs and recommends changes to meet current and long-range goals
Monitors changes in federal and state laws, as well as accreditation standards, to promote organizational readiness for compliance with new health information management and privacy regulations
Ensures organizational compliance with applicable privacy requirements working in conjunction with the HIPAA Privacy Officer and Compliance Officer
Directs, coordinates, implements, trains and evaluates HIM leaders and employees
Conducts interviews, hires, and holds team members accountable to performance standards
Prepares, administers, and monitors annual operating and capital budgets
Facilitates the planning and coordination of quality and cost-effective services throughout the organization
Oversees schedule management, financial management, and reconciliation, including budget review and variance reporting
Ensures recommendations regarding department activities, operations, and expansions are consistent with goals, objectives, and mission of Kootenai Health
Provides education organization wide related to the use of medical records software systems
Analyzes the department’s needs and establishes objectives to address those needs, ensuring the consistency with organizational initiatives
Directs and manages team activities to ensure department goals are met, monitoring and adjusting staffing and workload as appropriate
Ensures employment practices are in compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, standards and guidelines
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
Performs other related duties as assigned
Competent to meet age-specific needs of the unit assigned
Requirements and Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management (HIM) required; Master’s degree preferred
RHIT certification required
7 years’ experience in Health Information Management, information systems or a Healthcare related field or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience in information services
Strong management skills with a minimum of 7 years’ direct management experience in an acute care setting as a Health Information Management Director/Manager
Working Conditions
Must be able to maintain a sitting position
Typical equipment used in an office job
Repetitive movements
About Kootenai Health: Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.
As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:
Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we’ll help you pay for it
Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.
An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching
Robust and interactive employee referral program
Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more!
And much more
Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!
Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.
Why I love my job as a leader at Kootenai Health Benefits Spotlight A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available to both full and part-time employees, with some available at no cost to the employee. In addition, benefit-eligible employees also gain access to the following:
Tuition assistance and career development programs
Robust Retirement Plan
Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials
Join our Talent Community to stay connected with Kootenai Health about job opportunities and events!
What makes a successful employee at Kootenai Health?
#J-18808-Ljbffr