Manager Health Information

UCHealth University of Colorado Health; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 82,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Performance Bonus

Paid time off

403(b) plan with employer matching

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking an HIM Scanning Manager to provide enterprise-wide leadership for Scanning Operations across UCHealth's hospitals and clinics. The homebase is wherever you are located, with a strong focus on process improvement, standardization, efficiency, and advancing AI and automation within HIM workflows.

The role requires strategic vision, data-driven decision making, and the ability to lead large teams through ongoing operational transformation in a complex healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. Preferred coursework in Health Information Management, Medical Terminology and Human Anatomy.
• Certification as RHIA or RHIT through AHIMA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily operations for an assigned area or function in HIM to align with departmental and organizational objectives.
• Oversees staffing, scheduling, recruitment, payroll, and staff relations, including performance management.

Education

Bachelor's degree

RHIA / RHIT (AHIMA)

Job description

Description

• Location: RegionHomebase is wherever one is located
• Department: HIM Scanning
• Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
• Shift:Days
• Pay: $39.32 - $62.90 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

The HIM Scanning Manager will provide enterprise-wide leadership for Scanning Operations across UCHealth, supporting 15 acute-care hospitals and associated clinics throughout the Metro, North, and Southern regions. The homebase will be wherever you are located. This role has a strong focus on process improvement, operational standardization, efficiency, and advancing AI and automation within HIM workflows. We are seeking a forward-thinking, data-driven leader who can optimize processes, leverage emerging technology, develop and standardize workflows, and lead teams through continued operational transformation across a large and complex healthcare system.

Summary

Manages daily operations for an assigned area or function in HIM to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Assists with developing specific departmental goals, standards, and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization. Manages staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction and conflict management. Performs and oversees scheduling, recruitment, and payroll.
• May monitor departmental budgets, regulatory compliance, departmental contracts and vendor relations. Determines and justifies needs for systems/equipment/supplies purchases, monitors usage, and oversees proper working order and/or stock supplies.
• Implements system wide procedures for secure disposal/shredding of paper/documents containing PHI. Acts as a Subject Matter Expert and point of contact for record retention and storage inquires.
• Supports special projects and business analysis as requested. Travels to different regions/locations as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree. Preferred: Completion of college courses in Health Information Management, Medical Terminology and Human Anatomy.
• Valid driver's license. Preferred: Certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) through American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
• 5 years of related experience.

At UCHealth, We Improve Lives

Employees are our number one asset.

Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers an Annual Performance Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, and financial goals.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
  • Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
  • Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

*Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

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