HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGER

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bastrop; Bastrop (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bastrop is seeking a Health Information Manager to oversee patient records and the operational needs of the Health Information Management Department in a hospital setting. You will ensure regulatory compliance with JCAHO, federal and state requirements, and guarantee the availability and integrity of medical records across shifts.

Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in healthcare medical records management, and 1–3 years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in healthcare medical records management or a related field.
• 1–3 years of healthcare medical records experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient records and manage operation of the Health Information Management Department in accordance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
• Ensure availability and accessibility of medical records across shifts and departments.
• Support compliance with JCAHO, federal and state regulations and QAPI standards.

Education

Bachelor's degree or experience in healthcare medical records management or other relevant field

Job description

Freedom Behavioral is now providing services to adolescents in Bastrop, LA. We are excited to extend services in this area to those in need! The Freedom Team puts patient care first by driving processes to ensure quality and compliance. We have an energetic, motivated leadership team implementing exciting new changes.Our team strives to nurture and elevate the talents of all employees.Previous experience caring for adolescent patients is essential and Med-Surg experience is a plus. If you want to be a part of a growing team impacting the lives of others, We are looking forward to adding members to our team!

The Health Information Manager (HIM) is responsible for successful maintenance of patient records and organizational and administrative operation of the Health Information Management Department. The HIM manages the responsibility for operation aspects of the department and serves as the resource for the facility regarding medical record content and regulatory requirements. The HIM also assures availability of the medical records at all times, as well as assures duties are done in accordance with facility policies and procedures, JCAHO, federal and state regulations, and QAPI standards.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Education: Bachelor's degree or experience in healthcare medical records management or other relevant field.
• License: None.
• Experience: 1-3 years in healthcare medical records