DIR - HIM/MEDICAL RECORDS

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Student loan refinancing

Job summary

Alliance Health Center in Meridian, MS seeks a Medical Records Director to plan, supervise, and optimize medical records operations in compliance with regulatory standards. The role ensures documentation completeness for reimbursement and continuity of patient care, while offering expert guidance to staff.

The director will lead the HIM team, coordinate with hospital departments, and uphold UHS's quality standards and strategic objectives across the facility.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management preferred; AS/RHIT.
• Experience: 2 years supervisory experience in Health Information Management field.
• Licensure/Certification: RHIA preferred.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of health information management and confidentiality laws.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the Medical Records department in compliance with hospital, state, and federal requirements.
• Analyze the quality of medical records to ensure completeness for reimbursement and continuity of care.
• Provide expert consultative services to hospital staff regarding medical records.
• Align activities with Alliance Health Center philosophy and objectives.

Skills

Leadership

HIPA/Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management

AS/RHIT

Job description

Responsibilities

Located in Meridian, Mississippi, Alliance Health Center is a 154-bed acute care psychiatric and chemical dependency hospital. The facility offers treatment programs for adults and adolescents and has a unique program track specifically for seniors. The Alliance campus is also home to The Crossings, a 60-bed residential treatment facility for adolescents. For over 40 years, Alliance has been dedicated to serving individuals with acute mental and behavioral health disorders and addiction issues across the state of Mississippi and Alabama. Specific programs are provided for patients according to their diagnosis and age. Our behavioral health programs are offered to all ages from adolescents to seniors. Detoxification, dual diagnosis and New Leaf Recovery are offered to individuals ages 18 and up. We have a full spectrum of addiction services, from detoxification to our 30-day New Leaf Recovery program. We also offer dual diagnosis programming for those with mental illness and substance abuse.

The Medical Records Director plans and manages the activities of the department in compliance with hospital, state, federal and other accrediting and regulating agency requirements. The Director of Medical Records analyzes the quality of the medical records to ensure inclusion and completion of required information needed to facilitate reimbursement and assure continuity of patient care and provides expert consultative services to hospital staff regarding medical records. The Medical Records Director functions in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Alliance Health Center.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging & Rewarding Work Environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with Company Match & Discounted Stock Plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career Development Opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management preferred; AS/RHIT.
• Experience: 2 years supervisory experience in Health Information Management field. Prior experience in a psychiatric mental health setting preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: RHIA Registered Health Information Administrator credentials preferred.
• Knowledge: Prefer knowledge of health information management and health care delivery systems, medical and psychiatric terminology, confidentiality and release of information laws, leadership skills and various computer and word processing programs.

EEO Statement

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