Professional Practice Leader | Health Information Management Services

Interior Health is looking for an experienced Professional Practice Leader, Health Information Management Services to join our team on a full time permanent basis out of our Vernon location.

What We Offer

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Employer paid vacation
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended health & dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance

Administrative Component:

In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, this position is accountable for the administration, supervision, planning and budgeting of the Health Information Management Services. Reporting to the Director on administrative matters will advise on budgets, workload, labour relations and personnel. Responsible for interpreting and implementing all institutional regulations, policies and procedures as they apply to Health Information Management Services.

Responsible for ensuring that standards for Health Information Management Services are consistent with regulatory, accrediting body standards and relevant legislation. Provides professional practice guidance to department personnel and other staff/disciplines on matters specific to health information and records management practices. Advises Director on matters regarding Health Information Management services.

Administrative:

Monitors and evaluates the effective use of all resources and their impact on services.

Responsible for the financial management of the department including budget preparation, monitoring and reporting of expenditures including investigating and justifying variances. Reviews budgets with the Director.

Responsible for the formulation of technical justification for capital equipment and equipment purchase recommendations.

Delegates responsibilities to staff members; monitors and evaluates completion and performance of designated responsibilities.

Recruits, short lists, interviews and hires departmental employees.

Evaluates employee performance including preparation and administration of performance appraisals. Disciplines staff up to the point of termination in consultation with the Director and Human Resources.

Directs the operation of the department by scheduling and coordinating staff assignments. Ensures adequate staffing levels by preparing staff work schedules, rotations and vacations in accordance with the collective agreements.

Prepares job descriptions for all staff classifications in the department, reviews and updates as necessary.

Compiles quarterly and annual reports.

Ensures a process is in place for routine and formalized maintenance programs to be carried out on all departmental equipment.

Represents Health Information Management Services on appropriate internal and external committees or projects, as required.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Acts as a professional practice resource person to departmental staff in the provision of Health Information Management Services.
• Develops implements and maintains the Quality Management program encompassing Quality Assurance, Risk Management and Utilization Review related to the provision of departmental services.
• Formulates departmental administrative and technical objectives, standards and policies and procedures in consultation with the Director and departmental staff.
• Develops and fosters effective relationships with external agencies and professional and licensing associations that positively influence professional practice.
• Maintains awareness of new approaches to care and service delivery that require Health Information Management practice. Advocates changes in practice that have the potential to benefit patient care and service delivery.
• Ensures the development, implementation and evaluation of an educational program for department staff to address educational needs related to professional practice. Ensures communication systems are in place for department staff to be informed of educational and research programs offered outside the hospital.
• Coordinates student field placements in the Hospital and participates in preceptorships.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.