Manager Health Information

Palo Alto Hospital; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Hospital seeks a Health Information Management Supervisor to oversee daily activities in the medical record processing areas, reporting to the Director/Executive Director. You will develop policies, coordinate staff and workflows, and ensure efficient operations within the HIM Services.

The role requires an Associate’s or Bachelor’s in HIM or related field, and RHIA/RHIT credentials or equivalent experience. Strong communication and budgeting skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, business, Health Care Administration or related field.
• RHIA or RHIT credential required or equivalent experience considered for highly experienced candidates.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities and supervision of medical record processing areas.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures related to supervision.
• Plan improvements in work processes and personnel functions.
• Assist in budget requests and monitor expenditures against budget.
• Promote guest relations policy within the health system.

Skills

Supervision

Policy development

Process improvement

Budget monitoring

Education

Associate or Bachelor in HIM/health admin

RHIA/RHIT credential

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.