HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Greenville, Greenville, Mississippi, United States, 38755
Position Summary
The HIM Manager is responsible for the successful maintenance, integrity, and accessibility of all inpatient and outpatient medical records. This position oversees operational aspects of the HIM department and serves as the facility resource regarding medical record content and regulatory requirements.
The HIM Manager ensures compliance with facility policies and procedures, CMS regulations, Joint Commission standards, QAPI requirements, and all federal and state confidentiality laws.
Essential Responsibilities
Create and maintain the Master Patient Index
Supervise documentation, retrieval, storage, and record integrity processes
Ensure timely completion and deficiency tracking of all medical records
Respond to medical record requests (including legal/court requests) in compliance with HIPAA and state law
Submit discharge records to RHIA coder within 24 hours
Produce daily census reports and SBS reports for leadership
Conduct chart audits using QAPI tools
Prepare reports for Medical Staff Meetings
Submit required regulatory and QAPI data
Maintain payor mix analysis reports
Facilitate education and training on documentation standards and CMS chart requirements
Participate in OPPE/FPPE processes
Maintain awareness of regulatory updates and accreditation changes
Qualifications Education:
High School Diploma required; additional training in Health Information Management required (RHIT, RHIA, or equivalent certification strongly preferred).
Experience:
Minimum 5 years of HIM leadership experience or equivalent role
At least 1 year of supervisory experience
Psychiatric hospital HIM experience preferred
Knowledge & Skills:
Working knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding
Understanding of psychiatric diagnoses and documentation requirements
Strong regulatory knowledge (CMS, Joint Commission, HIPAA)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with EMR systems, computers, tablets, and mobile tools
Strong organizational and communication skills
Certifications & Requirements
Valid Photo ID
Social Security Card / Driver’s License
Primary Source Verification of Education
CPR Certification
Behavioral Management Training
Annual TB Screening
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Exempt leadership position
Moderate-to-high activity level
Standing/walking up to 60–80% of shift
Ability to lift/carry 10+ pounds
Exposure Category II (potential exposure to blood/bodily fluids)
Psychiatric acute care setting
Why Join Freedom? At Freedom Behavioral, we are committed to:
Excellence in patient care
Integrity and confidentiality
Continuous quality improvementTeam collaboration and leadership development
We are building leaders who demonstrate accountability, professionalism, and a commitment to doing the right thing every time.
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The HIM Manager ensures compliance with facility policies and procedures, CMS regulations, Joint Commission standards, QAPI requirements, and all federal and state confidentiality laws.
Essential Responsibilities
Create and maintain the Master Patient Index
Supervise documentation, retrieval, storage, and record integrity processes
Ensure timely completion and deficiency tracking of all medical records
Respond to medical record requests (including legal/court requests) in compliance with HIPAA and state law
Submit discharge records to RHIA coder within 24 hours
Produce daily census reports and SBS reports for leadership
Conduct chart audits using QAPI tools
Prepare reports for Medical Staff Meetings
Submit required regulatory and QAPI data
Maintain payor mix analysis reports
Facilitate education and training on documentation standards and CMS chart requirements
Participate in OPPE/FPPE processes
Maintain awareness of regulatory updates and accreditation changes
Qualifications Education:
High School Diploma required; additional training in Health Information Management required (RHIT, RHIA, or equivalent certification strongly preferred).
Experience:
Minimum 5 years of HIM leadership experience or equivalent role
At least 1 year of supervisory experience
Psychiatric hospital HIM experience preferred
Knowledge & Skills:
Working knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding
Understanding of psychiatric diagnoses and documentation requirements
Strong regulatory knowledge (CMS, Joint Commission, HIPAA)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with EMR systems, computers, tablets, and mobile tools
Strong organizational and communication skills
Certifications & Requirements
Valid Photo ID
Social Security Card / Driver’s License
Primary Source Verification of Education
CPR Certification
Behavioral Management Training
Annual TB Screening
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Exempt leadership position
Moderate-to-high activity level
Standing/walking up to 60–80% of shift
Ability to lift/carry 10+ pounds
Exposure Category II (potential exposure to blood/bodily fluids)
Psychiatric acute care setting
Why Join Freedom? At Freedom Behavioral, we are committed to:
Excellence in patient care
Integrity and confidentiality
Continuous quality improvementTeam collaboration and leadership development
We are building leaders who demonstrate accountability, professionalism, and a commitment to doing the right thing every time.
#J-18808-Ljbffr