HIM Imaging & Data Operations Manager

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 75,537 - 113,310; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

HSA/FSA

Disability insurance

Pension

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

University Hospital in Newark, NJ, is seeking a Manager HIM Operations to lead the medical record imaging services, including retrieval, prepping, indexing, scanning, and analysis of patient records. The role focuses on maintaining quality, productivity, and compliance while driving data-driven improvements for HIM leadership.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, 3+ years of medical records experience, and 2+ years of supervisory/leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or related field required; equivalent education/experience may be considered.
• Minimum of three (3) years of medical records experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• RHIA or RHIT certification preferred.
• Prior experience with Epic EHR preferred.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all medical record imaging operations for University Hospital, including retrieval, preparation, indexing, scanning, and record analysis.
• Ensure accuracy, quality, and timely processing of patient records while monitoring productivity and performance metrics.
• Maintain imaging workflow controls and drive continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, and professional development for HIM Operations staff.
• Manage data extraction from multiple systems to support reporting and decision-making.
• Develop and maintain databases and reporting tools to monitor KPIs and outcomes.
• Perform data analysis and prepare reports/presentations for HIM leadership.
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulatory requirements, and HIM best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows and optimize resources.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Detail oriented

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management

Tools

Epic EHR

Microsoft Office

Job description

University Hospital in Newark, NJ, is seeking a Manager HIM Operations to lead the medical record imaging services, including retrieval, prepping, indexing, scanning, and analysis of patient records. The role focuses on maintaining quality, productivity, and compliance while driving data-driven improvements for HIM leadership.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, 3+ years of medical records experience, and 2+ years of supervisory/leadership