Health Information Supervisor

Spencer Hospital; Spencer (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS retirement

In-house education

Paid time off

Family gym membership

Job summary

Spencer Hospital seeks a Health Information Director to lead the Health Information Department in Spencer, IA. You will drive staffing metrics, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with physicians on documentation and record completion.

The role requires RHIA/RHIT certification (or willingness to obtain), a BS degree in a related field, and 3–5 years HIM/coding with supervisory experience. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• RHIA or RHIT certification from AHIMA required or willingness to obtain upon hire
• 3–5 years HIM/Coding experience
• Supervisory or leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to the Health Information Department.
• Develops and monitors indicators for staffing, productivity, quality, budget, and continuous improvement.
• Manages department operations including HR, budget, planning, compliance, and professional/technical expertise.
• Interacts with physicians on documentation and record completion issues.
• Maintains unbilled accounts receivable within established standards.
• Oversees legal issues involving the medical record with attorneys and court appearances.
• Oversees credentialing and privileging of medical staff and allied health professionals.
• Works with medical staff on bylaws revisions.
• Ensures coordination with patient accounting to promote teamwork.

Education

Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience

RHIA/RHIT certification (AHIMA)

Job description

Spencer Hospital is a rural hospitallocated in northwest Iowa employing over 500+ employees. Positions at Spencer Hospital are not affiliated with Avera; however, we collaborate to provide services to the communities we serve. Employment offers, if accepted, are exclusively with Spencer Hospital.

Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership to the Health Information Department of the Spencer Hospital.
• Develops and monitors appropriate indicators for staffing, productivity, quality, fiscal accountability, budget, and continuous improvement for the areas of responsibility.
• Manages the operations of the department including human resources, budget and finance, short and long range planning, legal and regulatory compliance, and providing professional and/or technical expertise.
• Interacts with physicians on documentation and record completion related issues.
• Responsible for maintaining unbilled accounts receivable within established standards.
• Oversees legal issues involving the medical record including interaction with attorneys and court appearances.
• Oversees the medical staff credentialing and privileging as well as the allied health professionals.
• Responsible for working with the medical staff on bylaws revisions.
• Has good knowledge of all areas within the patient accounting departments and leads to ensure both areas work as a team.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in related field or equivalent experience
• RHIA certification or RHIT from the American Health Information Manager Association required or willing to obtain upon hire
• Minimum 3-5 years HIM / Coding experience
• Supervisory or leadership experience

Schedule:

• Schedule may fluctuate based on the needs on the department

Spencer Hospital offers competitive wages, affordable insurance, IPERS retirement, in-house education, paid time off, family gym membership and so much more!

Please contact Spencer Hospital Human Resources for any questions at 712.264.6205 or email [e-mail].

Learn more about Spencer Hospital: spencerhospital.org