Health Information Manager

University Hospital; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital in San Antonio seeks a manager for daily activities in medical record processing. The ideal candidate will develop and implement policies, supervise staff, and assist in budget management.

Qualifications include an Associates or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management and relevant experience, with preferred credentials as RHIA or RHIT. Strong knowledge of medical record processes is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of medical records experience required.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Expert knowledge of medical record processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily activities and general supervision of medical record processing.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budget requests.

Skills

Expert knowledge of Joint Commission standards

Excellent verbal communication skills

Excellent written communication skills

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management

Current credentials as RHIA or RHIT

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Senior Director, Medical Information Services manages the daily activities, general supervision and coordination of the inpatient medical record processing areas assuming and exercising line authority as delegated to include supervision of the management staff and systems. Develops and implements policies and procedures. Plans improvements in work processes and personnel functions. Assists in the preparation of annual budget requests and monitors expenditures against allocated budget funds. Promotes the University Health System's guest relations policy.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

An Associates degree or Bachelor's degree from an approved program for Health Information Management or related field with at least one year of medical records experience required. Bachelor's degree is preferred. Current credentials as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) required. Expert knowledge of Joint Commission standards and applicable licensure regulations are required. Expert knowledge of medical record processes and systems are required. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.