Supervisor, Health Information Management

Homebased EE Oregon; Oregon (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual for a remote position in Health Information Management. This role involves overseeing medical record functions and supporting operations while providing on-site supervision as needed. Ideal candidates will possess strong health information management skills, a background in healthcare, and proficiency in relevant software applications. If you are passionate about improving the lives of patients and have the ability to work effectively in a remote environment, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you. Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HIM experience in a healthcare setting required.
• Proficient in software applications like Echart and Microsoft Office.
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Administrator (RHIA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports Health Information Management activities in medical record functions.
• Oversees operations and employee performance under department Manager.
• Regularly travels to multiple work locations for on-site supervision.

Skills

Health Information Management (HIM)

Medical Terminology

Typing Speed (40 wpm)

Customer Service Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Medical Terminology Course

RHIT or RHIA Program Enrollment

Tools

Echart

Microsoft Office Suite

Cerner Millennium

Epic

OnBase

Job description

This is a remote position – incumbents, who reside in Oregon or Washington only. There may be occasional situations that require work to be performed on-site at an assigned Legacy Health location. All new hires are required to come to a designated Legacy Health office location in Portland, Oregon prior to their start date for a new hire health assessment and to complete new hire paperwork. This position may require initial training and orientation to be site-based, before transitioning to the remote schedule.

Responsibilities

At Legacy, our mission is to make life better for our patients, our community, and our staff. We follow that mission in everything we do. If you share our passion and can demonstrate it through strong health information management skills, you might be perfect for this role.

Supports the activities of Health Information Management (HIM) in medical record functions. Under the direction of the department Manager, oversees operations and employee performance. Exercises discretionary judgment in solving problems and working with employees. Utilizes working knowledge of applicable health information regulations, laws, policies, procedures, and general principles and practices of HIM including Analysis / Suspension process, EMPI, Chart Corrections and Amendments and External auditors, Release of Information (ROI), and Scanning. Regularly travels to multiple work locations to provide on-site supervision.

Qualifications

Education :

• Successful completion of a medical terminology course required.
• Related field degree or enrollment in a RHIT or RHIA program preferred.

Experience :

• Three years of HIM experience in a healthcare setting required; two years in a coordinator/supervisor role preferred.
• Experience in HIM operations such as transcription, chart analysis/deficiency, EMPI/chart corrections and amendments, remote access for external auditors, coding, billing, scanning, and release of information preferred.
• Experience with the revenue cycle and understanding of the financial and business impact of data integrity issues preferred.
• Proficient in current software applications including Echart, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, PowerPoint), Cerner Millennium, EMPI, Epic, OnBase, and Epic Scanning preferred.

Skills :

• Typing speed of 40 wpm and excellent PC skills.
• Strong organizational, research, and customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills that foster cooperation and teamwork.
• Ability to systematically and thoroughly solve problems.
• Capability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize workload effectively.

Licensure

• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) through AHIMA preferred.