HIM Director - On-site in Bryan, TX
Company: Conifer Health Solutions
Location: Bryan
Posted on: May 3, 2022
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Job Description:
As a part of the Tenet and Catholic Health Initiatives family,
Conifer Health brings 30 years of healthcare industry expertise to
clients in more than 135 local regions nationwide. We help our
clients strengthen their financial and clinical performance, serve
their communities and succeed at the business of healthcare.
Conifer Health helps organizations transition from volume to
value-based care, enhance the consumer and patient healthcare
experience and improve quality, cost and access to healthcare. Are
you ready to be part of our solutions? Welcome to the company that
gives you the resources and incentives to redefine healthcare
services, with a competitive benefits package and leadership to
take your career to the next step JOB SUMMARY The Director of HIM
is responsible for developing, administering, and managing systems
related to health information management services and revenue cycle
management functions at a facility/facilities level that support
and comply with the Corporate directives. This position serves as a
Subject Matter Expert (SME) in health records maintenance, health
records processing, electronic health record systems, EHR
management, clinical documentation guidelines, HIPAA Privacy and
Security, Release of Information, chart completion/delinquency
process, transcription, coding and reimbursement, regulatory
compliance, and revenue cycle management. The Director of HIM
evaluates operations and technology continuously and recommends
changes and methods for improving processes and is accountable for
ensuring that policies and procedures are consistently administered
efficiently and effectively to manage health information and health
information services. This position serves as an advocacy for
privacy and confidentiality of health information and ensures
compliance with related regulations and standards established by
State, Federal, accrediting, and other regulatory agencies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include the following. Others
may be assigned. Customer and Employee Satisfaction: Develops
positive customer relationships by displaying professional and
helpful behaviors, as well as mutual respect for patients,
physicians, team members, visitors, and family/significant others.
Communicates openly and honestly; following through with
assignments; behaving in a fair and consistent manner; and
supporting teamwork at all levels of the organization. Health
Information Management: Directs plans, develops, and implements
systems for documentation, storage, and retrieval of health record
information in accordance with accrediting/ regulatory and Conifer
requirements. Assists HIM OPS Market Director to develop,
implement, and assess long-range and short-term goals; conducts
studies and analyzes reports and makes recommendations concerning
staffing, organization, budget, and workflow. Monitors
local/national trends and legislation in health information
management and adjusts HIM processes accordingly Directs, plans,
organizes, monitors, and evaluates the work assignments of direct
reports to ensure effective and efficient operations and compliance
with established standards, rules, and regulations Collects,
analyzes and enters data/documentation for all required reporting
in a timely manner and prior to deadline.
Privacy/Confidentiality/Release of Information Directs and
evaluates compliance to privacy, information security, and
confidentiality of health information standards throughout CRI and
reports known exceptions Ensures compliance with related
regulations and standards established by State, Federal,
accrediting, and other regulatory agencies. Monitors completion of
required compliance, privacy, information security, and other
mandatory training in a timely manner prior to deadlines. Data
Collections Systems: Confidentiality/Release of Information Directs
and coordinates development and implementation of systems necessary
for timely and accurate collection of clinical revenue integrity
data and statistical information Monitors HIM operations
performance through dashboards, productivity standards, and
benchmarking against peer organizations. Provides support in
generating KPI reports, monitoring trends and taking action to
address/resolve identified issues Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
and Legal Medical Record Assessment Mechanisms Directs evaluation,
selection, and implementation of systems and/or system
enhancement/redesign to effectively meet department and
organization requirements and goals while complying with the
Nationally established guidelines. Determine EMR best practices;
revise and implement policies and procedures; follow up on action
plans and modify workflows as needed to achieve consistent high
quality outputs from HIM Operation areas. Fiscal Management
Responsible for HIM OPS/Market financial budget and staffing plan
Manages HIM operations to budget and resolves variances Develops
annual capital budget and long term capital plan that include new
technologies to obtain productivity efficiencies and cost savings
Revenue Management Effectively manages the DNFB report on a daily
basis Identifies HIM OPS responsibilities and addresses on a daily
basis Monitors, evaluates, areas outside of HIM that are negatively
impacting DNFB/DNFC and addresses options for resolution to assist
in management of the DNFM/DNFC. Personnel Management Effectively
recruits, develops, and retain qualified staff Coaches and mentors
staff in order to improve performance, meet productivity standards
and expand responsibility Identifies talent and actively develops
skills to support the functioning of the department Monitors,
evaluates, appraises, or disciplines employees--- activities
according to organizational guidelines. Management of Information
Standard Administrative Responsibility Directs and coordinates
maintenance and compliance of The Joint Commission, Medicare
Conditions of Participation, and DNV requirements/standards related
to information management and medical record documentation and
content. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (Specify Revenue/Budget/Expense):
Annual budget: up to 3.5 million SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES If
direct report positions are listed below, the following
responsibilities will be performed in accordance with guidelines,
policies and procedures and applicable laws. Supervisory
responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training
employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising
performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing
complaints and resolving problems. Direct Reports (titles) HIM
Managers, HIM Supervisors Indirect Reports (titles) HIM Specialists
Qualifications: Conifer requires its candidates, as applicable and
as permitted by law, to obtain and provide confirmation of all
required vaccinations and screenings prior to the start of
employment activity. This may include, but is not limited to, the
COVID-19 vaccination, influenza vaccination, and/or any future
required vaccines and screenings. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES To
perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability
required. Reasonable consideration may be given to other candidates
per Senior Management discretion. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. Understanding of HIM processes in an
electronic health record environment with ability to research,
design, and implement best practices Advanced knowledge of The
Joint Commission, Medicare Conditions of Participation, and DNV
requirements related to information management and medical record
documentation and content; proficiency in interpreting and
implementing measures to comply with these requirements Ability to
effectively interpret and apply organizational policies,
procedures, and systems Ability to handle multiple complex
assignments Demonstrated knowledge of multi-department and
cross-functional project planning, project management and change
management Ability to identify and resolve problems of varying
degrees of complexity using strong analytical and logic skills
Ability to troubleshoot, isolate, and lead resolutions of issues
Advance knowledge of compiling and reporting statistical data
Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with direct
reports, corporate leadership, and hospital/medical staff
leadership Ability to monitor and maintain a budget Excellent
interpersonal and organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong written communication and presentation skills Computer
knowledge of MS Office Ability to carry out instructions furnished
in written, oral, or diagram form. EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE Include
minimum education, technical training, and/or experience preferred
to perform the job. Bachelor---s degree in Health Information
Management and/or closely related field and seven (7) years
progressively responsible related experience to include at least
three (3) years in supervisory capacity Previous successful Manager
or Director level experience in hospital and/or academic
hospital/health system environment with an EMR strongly preferred
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE Include minimum certification
required to perform the job. Registered Health Information
Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician
(RHIT) or active participation in a higher level of education
towards obtaining a RHIA or RHIT is required Master---s degree
preferred but not required PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands
described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able
to work in sitting position, use computer and answer telephone
Ability to travel Includes ability to walk through hospital-based
departments across broad campus settings, including Emergency
Department environments Duties may require bending, twisting and
lifting of materials up to 25 lbs. Duties may require driving an
automobile to off-site locations. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work
environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. Office Work Environment Hospital Work Environment Work
environment is at a moderate level Capacity to work productively
and independently in a virtual office setting or at hospital
setting if required to travel for assignment. TRAVEL Up to 50%
travel may be required Job: HIM Primary Location: Bryan, Texas Job
Type: Full-time Shift Type: Days Employment practices will not be
influenced or affected by an applicant---s or employee---s race,
color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age,
disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally
protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for
qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would
result in an undue hardship.
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