Health Information Operations Manager

US104 Guidehouse Managed Services LLC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an Health Information Management Manager in Birmingham, AL to lead the HIM Department's activities and projects while ensuring compliance with Joint Commission and other standards. The role includes policy development for standardization of medical data, staff management, and regular performance reporting.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in HIM or Health Informatics with RHIA/RHIT certification and strong leadership, multitasking, and process-improvement skills to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health information management, health informatics, or related field.
• RHIA or RHIT certification by AHIMA is required or may be substituted by relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops and manages activities, workload and special projects for the HIM Department.
• Ensures compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Develops policies for standardization and access to medical information.
• Manages staff including selection, scheduling, evaluation and disciplinary counseling.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual statistical reports and analyzes data for corrective actions.
• Represents the department in hospital and health system meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Multitasking

Problem solving

Training others

Process improvement

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in health information management or Health Informatics

RHIA or RHIT Certification

Job description

Job Family: Medical Records Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: None

What You Will Do:

• The Health Information Management Manager plans, develops and manages activities, workload and special projects for the HIM Department.
• Meets the standards set by the hospital and Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).
• Develops policies and procedures for the standardization, control and regulated use of medical information and its availability to users.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable internal and external standards and regulations.
• Adheres to national member organization standards relative to best practice.
• Develops goals for assigned area of responsibility.
• Ensures the availability of core measure data for Joint Commission.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual statistical reports; analyzes data to determine if any corrective actions are required.
• Manages staff including, but not limited to, staff selection, scheduling, evaluation and disciplinary counseling.
• Ensures that all employee training needs are met.
• Recommend promotions.
• Develops and monitors strategic operating goals, objectives and budget.
• Reports operational performance, justification and/or corrective action.
• Engages in and demonstrates self-development in clinical, professional and managerial areas.
• Represents the department in hospital and/or health system meetings as requested by the Director.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in health information management, or Health Informatics, or related field (relevant experience may be substituted for formal education)
• Minimum of 7 years of prior relevant experience RHIA or RHIT Certification by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

What Would Be Nice to Have:

• 10 years of related experience preferred
• Experience as an HIM Manager at a multifacility system
• Experience in implementing a new EHR
• Leadership skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to problem-solve
• Ability to train others
• Process improvement and quality skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• #LI-DNI

What We Offer:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer‑Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco. If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process. If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse's Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [e-mail]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties. Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. Guidehouse is a global AI‑led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. guidehouse.com