Health Information Manager (Full-time)

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center

Natchitoches, Northern (LA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Discounts on medical bills

Free generic prescriptions

Walk-In Clinic access

Wellness plan discounts

Long term disability & life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

MERP

Job summary

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center is seeking a Health Information Manager to lead the Health Information Management Department and serve as Privacy Officer. Responsibilities include ensuring HIPAA compliance, overseeing credentialing, and maintaining the chargemaster while coordinating with hospital leadership.

The role requires a BS in Health Information Administration, AHIMA certification, and at least three years in a management role in an acute care setting accredited by JCAHO.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Health Information Administration.
Current AHIMA certification.
Minimum of three years in a management role in an acute care facility accredited by JCAHO.

Responsibilities

Integrate the HIM service with the hospital’s primary functions.
Coordinate Medical Staff Credentialing processes for appointment and reappointment.
Ensure HIPAA compliance across the department and organization.
Maintain and update the chargemaster with CPT/HCPCS and revenue codes.
Respond to RAC requests for patient records and appeals as needed.
Supervise all associates in the Health Information Management Department.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Health Information Administration

Current certification by the American Health Information Management Association

Minimum of three years prior experience in a management position in an acute care facility accredited by JCAHO

Job description

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
Department: Health Information Services

The Health Information Manager directs the day-to-day functions of the department in accordance with current local, state, and federal standards, guidelines, and regulations. This position serves as the Privacy Officer for Natchitoches Regional Medical Center and its subsidiaries. The Health Information Manager oversees all ongoing activities related to the development, implementation, maintenance of, and adherence to the organization’s policies and procedures covering the privacy of, and access to, patient health information in compliance with federal and state laws and the hospital’s information privacy practices. The Health Information Manager is responsible for this facility’s compliance with federal HIPAA regulations, including department-specific training for all associates of Natchitoches Regional Medical Center. may perform other duties as assigned.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Integrate the HIM service with the hospital’s primary functions. (60%)

a. Plan work, establish schedules, hire people, set objectives, train people, provide technical guidance to staff, assign duties
c. keeps CFO advised of work situations
d. implements policies
e. counsels associates
i. recommend sufficient number of qualified and competent persons to staff department
j. recommend space and resources including equipment needed by department
k. Monitor transcription, coding, incomplete medical records
l. Oversee completion of birth certificates and Release of Information

2. Medical Staff Credentialing (15%)

a. Responsible for processing of physicians and allied health professional applications for appointment and reappointment.

3. HIPAA (10%)

a. Responsible for coordination of compliance with the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act.

4. Chargemaster (5%)

a. Keep chargemaster current with CPT, HCPCS and Revenue codes.

5. Recovery Audit Contractor (5%)

a. Respond to requests from the Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) for patient records and appeal denials as needed.
a. Performs miscellaneous duties as deemed appropriate, and when assigned by supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervises all associates in the Health Information Management Department.

Requirements:

Required Education and Experience

1. Bachelor of Science in Health Information Administration.
2. Current certification by the American Health Information Management Association.
3. Minimum of three years prior experience in a management position in an acute care facility that is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

Although Natchitoches Regional Medical Center has earned many awards for quality and service, the greatest honor NRMC holds is the trust of our patients and their families. Record numbers of families across Natchitoches, Winn, and Sabine parishes are making NRMC their first choice for healthcare and choosing NRMC for their health journeys.

As a result, NRMC has become intricately woven into their life stories and family histories. Each day, they share stories of lifesaving care in the emergency room, surgery and medical units, as well as, the many joyful moments of recoveries and births. These remarkable moments are at the heart of all that NRMC Associates do. Our core purpose is and always will be to care for our community.

At NRMC, Associates, our Board, Physicians, and Volunteers are succeeding in creating a Zero Harm culture where everyone is positive, proactive, and accountable. NRMC is a learning organization where yesterday’s events and efforts serve as a baseline for today’s improvements; where people think about people and how best to serve; and where professionals acknowledge and address not only successes, but also any failures, so improvements are made each and every day.

In addition to offering competitive medical, dental, and vision plans for our associates, their spouse, and/or child(ren), NRMC offers other unique benefits such as: