Manager Health Information

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking a Health Information Management leader to supervise medical records processing areas under the Director/Executive Director. The role focuses on policy development, process improvements, and budget oversight while upholding guest relations standards.

The ideal candidate will have an RHIA/RHIT credential (or equivalent), a relevant degree, and several years of supervisory experience in a multi-specialty setting, with strong knowledge of regulatory guidelines and

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or related field required.
• Three years experience managing/supervising medical records in a multi-specialty setting preferred.
• Current RHIA or RHIT credential required.
• Expert knowledge of regulatory agency record-of-care guidelines is necessary.
• Familiarity with health information disclosure/exchange regulation and patient portal processes required.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered for highly experienced candidates without a credential.
• Expert knowledge of medical record processes and systems is required.
• Strong background in medical record management practices expected.
• Ability to organize people, events and workloads.
• Experience with computer systems preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily activities and coordinates medical record processing areas.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures for supervision.
• Plans improvements in work processes and personnel functions.
• Assists in preparing annual budget requests and monitors expenditures.
• Promotes the University Health guest relations policy.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Medical records management

Leadership / supervision

Communication skills

Budget awareness

Education

RHIA or RHIT credential

Associate/Bachelor degree in Health Information Management or related field

Tools

Health information systems

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Director/Executive Director, for Health Information Management Services. Manages the daily activities, general supervision and coordination of the medical record processing areas. Develops and implements policies and procedures related to all areas of supervision. Plans improvements in work processes and personnel functions. Assists in the preparation of annual budget requests and monitors expenditures against allocated budget funds. Promotes the University Health guest relations policy.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

An Associates Degree or Bachelor’s degree from an approved program for Health Information Management, business, Health Care Administration or related field required. Three years experience managing/supervising medical records in a multi-specialty setting preferred. Current credentials as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) required. Expert knowledge of regulatory agency record of care guidelines is necessary, familiarity with health information disclosure/exchange regulation and Patient portal processes is required. An equivalent combination of education requirements and experience may be considered for a highly experienced candidate not holding a credential. Expert knowledge of medical record processes and systems are required. Individual must possess a strong background in medical record management practices. Must demonstrate the ability to organize people, events, and workloads. Experience with and knowledge of computer systems is preferred. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.