Mgr HIM Operations

Baylor Scott & White Health; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) with match up to 5%

Tuition reimbursement

PTO from Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Manager of HIM Operations to oversee the health information management department, including release of information, vital statistics, record processing, and transcription services.

In this role you will lead staffing, budgeting, policy implementation, and liaison with physicians, nurses, and hospital leadership to ensure accurate, compliant records and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification.
• RHIA or RHIT certification must be obtained within 3 years of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, staffs, and directs HIM services.
• Accountable for staff performance evaluations and development.
• Oversees timekeeping, time off approval, and payroll for staff.
• Assists in development, implementation, and monitoring of budgets.
• Helps develop and implement policies and procedures for areas of responsibility.
• Assists medical staff concerning health information management policies and procedures.
• May serve as custodian of medical records.
• Conducts departmental and leadership meetings; participates in hospital and medical staff committees.
• Acts as liaison within the facility and with other Baylor Scott & White facilities.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal laws, accreditation standards, and Medical Staff Bylaws.

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Customer service

Staff development

HIPAA/compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

RHIA/RHIT certification within 3 years

Job description

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values Are

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

The Manager of HIM Operations under the supervision of the Director oversees the general operations of the health information management department. These operations may include release of information, vital statistics reporting, record processing, physician training, imaging, charge capture and transcription services. In the absence of a director, serves as the facility’s HIM subject matter expert.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Plans, organizes, develops, staff and directs the Health Information Management services for area(s) of responsibility.
• Accountable for employment choices and development of new employees.
• Accountable for completion of staff performance evaluations to include goal assignment, development and monitoring.
• Accountable for time-keeping, time off approval and payroll completion for staff of responsible service area.
• Helps Director in development, implementation and monitoring of capital and operating budget.
• Helps in developing and implementing policies and procedures for area(s) of responsibility.
• Helps medical staff concerning health information management delinquency and deficiency policies and procedures.
• May serve as custodian of medical records.
• Conducts departmental meetings and participates in leadership meetings.
• Participates in Hospital and Medical Staff Committee meetings for area of expertise.
• Monitors quality and person/department productivity for area(s) of responsibility.
• Acts as a liaison within the facility and the other Baylor Scott & White facilities.
• Assures compliance with applicable state, federal laws and regulations, accreditation standards and applicable Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations.
• May assume responsibility for the department in the absence of the Director of HIM.

Key Success Factors

• Proficient computer and work processing skills.
• Exceptional critical thinking skills.
• Ability to review errors and problem solve.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of customers; to include physician, nurses, and patients.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION - Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
• EXPERIENCE - 3 Years of Experience

Certification/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

• Reg Health Info Administrator (RHIA), Reg Health Information Technic (RHIT): Must obtain RHIA or RHIT within 3 years of hire or transfer.