Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary:

This position is responsible for the overall management responsibility of the Health Information Management of the health system to include the planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling functions within the HIM department. Responsible for leading and directing health information management services across the health organization. Ensures compliance and promotes best practices and education in all areas related to coding, documentation, and the legal health record.

Responsibilities:

1. Health Information Management: Responsible for directing all health information management functions including chart analysis, CDI, Coding, Revenue Integrity/Regulatory Services, Document Management, Chart Correction, Forms Management and RAC/Audit. Provides direction and leadership to assure support and accomplishment of the health system’s health information management functions, through well-organized, efficient, and effective processes. Responsible for ensuring compliance with state and JCHAO regulations.

2. Leading People - Leads people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Provides an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Encourages workforce engagement by building a commitment to excellence and by promoting the organization's vision internally and externally. Delegates responsibility, clarifies expectations and holds others accountable for achieving results related to their area of responsibility. Leads in a deliberate and predictable way and operates with transparency. Treats sensitive or confidential information appropriately. Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods. Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.

3. Leading Change - Acts as a catalyst for organizational change. Influences others to translate vision into action. Brings about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Establishes an organizational vision and implements it in a continuously changing environment. Is open to change and new information and rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Deals effectively with pressure and remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks. Formulates objectives and priorities, and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks. Takes a long-term view and builds a shared vision with others.

4. Results Driven - Exceeds organizational goals and customer expectations. Makes decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Delivers high-quality services and is committed to continuous improvement. Fosters a culture of safe and compassionate patient care. Makes well-informed, timely decisions, even when data are limited or solutions produce unfavorable results. Positions the organization for success by identifying new opportunities and builds the organization by developing and improving services. Leads the budgeting process. Uses cost-benefit thinking to set priorities, monitors expenditures in support of programs and policies, and identifies cost-effective approaches.

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Other information:

Education Requirements:

● Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Hospital Administration, or related field.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

● Registered as a Records Administrator (RRA) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Professional Experience Requirements:

● Ten (10) years of experience in the healthcare industry performing duties related to health information management, including seven (7) years of supervisory experience in a health information management function.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

● Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise. Ability to analyze and evaluate medical records, data and information and to apply established standards, regulations and laws to specific operating problems. Ability to develop and install new or revised systems and procedures to improve the maintenance and content of medical records. Ability to plan, assign and supervise the activities of subordinate employees. Excellent verbal and written communication and high level of interpersonal skills.

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Job Details

Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals

Entity: Nash UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: NGH Critical Care + 3E

Work Type: Pay in Lieu of Benefits

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Night Job

Location of Job: NASH HC

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.