Manager of Health Information Management

Acadia; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in behavioral healthcare is seeking a dedicated Manager of Health Information Management. This pivotal role involves overseeing the Health Information Management Department at a new state-of-the-art facility, ensuring the integrity and security of health information. You will lead a team, implement processes for accurate medical record documentation, and collaborate with clinical staff to enhance data quality. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a facility that will provide accessible, high-quality psychiatric care to the community. If you are passionate about healthcare and data management, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 4+ years managing a medical record department required.
• Working knowledge in ICD-10-PCS and DSM IV coding systems required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Health Information Management Department.
• Ensure health data integrity, privacy, and security across the facility.
• Oversee medical record documentation and coding accuracy.

Skills

Health Information Management

Data Integrity

Medical Record Documentation

ICD-10-PCS Coding

Behavioral Health Knowledge

Staff Management

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Administration

Job description

Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States. Acadia operates a growing network of 250 plus behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,100 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico. With more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 75,000 patients daily, Acadia is the largest stand-alone behavioral health company in the U.S.

Acadia Healthcare’s purpose is to Lead Care with Light and our mission is to be a world-class organization that sets the standard for excellence in the treatment of mental health and addiction concerns. We strive to maintain our standing as a thought leader in the behavioral healthcare industry, providing treatment that is synonymous with compassion and innovation.

Manager of Health Information Management - Geisinger Behavioral Health Center

We are looking for an onsite Manager of Health Information Management at Geisinger Behavioral Health Center located in beautiful Danville, PA.

Acadia Healthcare and Geisinger Health have partnered to establish a state-of-the-art, 96-bed behavioral health hospital in Danville, PA. Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Danville will serve pediatric and adult patients, offering inpatient treatment, intensive outpatient programming, and ECT services. It will also serve as a teaching hospital for students and residents of Geisinger’s College of Health Sciences. Set to open in Summer 2025, this facility will help meet the urgent need for accessible, high-quality psychiatric care in the region, expanding capacity to support patients with diverse mental health needs.

What would you do in this role?

Responsible for the overall leadership and management of the Health Information Management Department (HIM) in the capacity of planning, organizing and managing electronic and paper clinical content, electronic data integrity, accessibility, use, and protection of health information.

***This role is ONSITE only***

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain department productivity, quality and efficiency for all processes within the department.
• Responsible for information governance to ensure facility-wide health data integrity, privacy, and security.
• Implement processes and systems to support accurate and complete medical record documentation.
• Oversee and assist with data collection, storage, retrieval, assembly, analysis, filing and retention of medical records/data.
• Prepare and analyze clinical data for research purposes, process improvement, utilization management, mandatory reporting, and more.
• Provide staff management to include hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
• Work with physicians to improve the quality of documentation.
• Work with coding staff to ensure accurate coding for reimbursement and clinical care.
• Audit records and data for accuracy, compliance and timeliness. Review results with administration, medical, nursing and clinical staff.
• Ensure documentation is filed in the medical records in an accurate and timely manner and ensure that the medical record is complete (including signatures) and closed within facility guidelines.
• Interface with inside/outside legal counsel regarding content of medical records.
• Work as liaison between facility and transcription vendor to ensure high quality, accurate, complete and timeliness of transcribed documents.
• Ensure HIM Key Indicators are tracked and reported monthly to the Performance Improvement Committee.
• Ensure State Reporting is accurate, complete and reported timely.
• May oversee and/or complete coding according to current ICD and/or CPT coding classifications.
• May serve as the facility Privacy Officer.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree with specialization in health information administration preferred.
• Four or more years' experience managing/supervising a medical record department required.
• Two or more years’ of behavioral health experience preferred.
• Working knowledge in ICD-10-PCS and DSM IV coding systems required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) required or ability to obtain within six months of hire date.
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) preferred.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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