Hospital HIM MANAGER-HIPAA Privacy Officer

Memorial Community Health Inc.; Aurora (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Community Health, Inc. is seeking a full-time HIM Manager and HIPAA Privacy Officer to lead the Health Information Management Department, directing transcription, release of information, coding and document imaging functions to ensure accurate management of patient records.

The role enforces HIPAA, state and federal regulations, oversees record processing at discharge, staff development, financial operations, and coordination with medical staff to maintain confidentiality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in HIM or equivalent experience
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• RHIA or RHIT credential by AHIMA
• Notary Public
• Knowledge of ICD coding and HIPAA regulations
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Responsibilities

• Directs day-to-day HIM department operations.
• Oversees processing of medical records at discharge.
• Types memos as needed by Medical Staff or Administration.
• Assists departments with information retrieval.
• Prepares information for Medical Staff meetings.
• Recruits and develops department staff.
• Performs employee relations to promote a positive work environment.
• Manages departmental financial operations.
• Follows HIPAA regulations and maintains confidentiality of records.
• Ensures compliance with HIPAA, Code of Conduct, Compliance Policy, Safety and Infection Control, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

HIPAA regulations

ICD coding

Regulatory knowledge

Medical terminology

Education

Associate degree in HIM

RHIA or RHIT credential

Notary Public

Job description

Description

Memorial Community Health, Inc. is searching to fill the position of full-time HIM Manager-HIPAA Privacy Officer.

This role directs and coordinates the activities related to transcription, release of information, coding and document imaging functions of the Health Information Management Department to ensure that clinical information is transcribed, scanned, maintained and released. Also serves as the HIPAA Privacy Officer performing all job functions in accordance with the philosophy, goals and objectives of Memorial Community Health, Inc.

Job Duties:

• Directs the day-to-day operations of the Health Information Management Department (HIM) to provide consistent, high quality services.
• Oversees the processing of each medical record when patient is discharged from all service areas.
• Types other memorandums as needed by the Medical Staff or Administration.
• Assists all departments and entities with required information retrieval.
• Prepares information for Medical Staff meetings.
• Recruits and develops a qualified and productive department.
• Performs employee relations functions effectively to promote a positive work environment, influence retention and enhance communication.
• Manages departmental financial operations.
• Follows HIPAA regulations and ensures that the confidentiality of residents' medical, personal, financial records, employee records, and organizational records is maintained.
• Complies, understands, and enforces state and federal regulatory requirements related to the performance of Memorial Community Health operations and requirements, including but not limited to HIPAA, the Code of Conduct, the Compliance Policy, Safety and Infection Control, all department and organization-wide policies, Critical Access Hospital requirements, and Federal and State of Nebraska regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in HIM OR one year related experience and/or training OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Credentialed as an RHIA or RHIT by the American Health Information Management Association
• Notary Public
• Knowledge of ICD coding, federal and state regulations, and HIPAA regulations
• Knowledge of medical terminology