Manager, HIM Documentation Compliance

Cook Children's Health Care System; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children's Health Care System seeks a Manager of HIM Documentation Compliance to lead documentation compliance, ensure timely medical record completion, and govern forms across the health system. You will oversee deficiency management, documentation auditing, and physician suspension processes to safeguard compliance with Medical Staff Rules and Regulations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in HIM or related field, RHIT or RHIA certification, and 5 years of HIM experience with 2 years

Qualifications

• 5 years HIM experience with 2 years supervisory/leadership required.
• 9 years HIM experience with 2 years supervisory/leadership may substitute for education requirements.
• Demonstrated proficiency in health information management and regulatory requirements.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Lead documentation compliance, medical record completion, and forms governance across the health system.
• Oversee deficiency management, physician suspension processes, and documentation auditing.
• Manage forms governance, lifecycle management, and related compliance activities.
• Collaborate with clinical, operational, Medical Staff, and administrative leaders to strengthen documentation practices.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Documentation governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HIM or related field

Tools

RHIT

RHIA

Job description

Location: Calmont Operations Building

Department: HIM-Quality

Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours: 40

Summary:

The Manager, HIM Documentation Compliance is a key member of the Health Information Management leadership team, responsible for leading documentation compliance, medical record completion, and forms governance activities across the health system. This position provides leadership and oversight of documentation deficiency management, physician suspension processes, documentation auditing, forms governance and lifecycle management, and related compliance activities to ensure medical records and forms meet organizational policies, Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, and applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements. The Manager plays a critical role in identifying and addressing documentation risks, promoting timely and complete medical records, advancing standardized and compliant forms management, and collaborating with clinical, operational, Medical Staff, and administrative leaders to strengthen documentation practices and support high-quality patient care.

Experience

• 5 years of experience in HIM, including 2 years of supervisory, lead, or people management experience required.
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• 9 years of experience in HIM including 2 years of supervisory, lead, or people management experience may be substituted for the required education.
• Demonstrated proficiency in health information management and regulatory requirements.

Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification

One of the following certifications is required:

• Registered Health Information Technician certification (RHIT);
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

About Us:

Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

Cook Children's is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.