System Manager - HIM Medical Records

UHS; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with match

Student loan refinancing

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

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Job summary

Southwest Healthcare in Temecula, CA is seeking a System Manager of Health Information Management to lead daily HIM/Medical Records operations across the region. The role collaborates with HIM System Directors to ensure records are processed per bylaws and regulations and to assume interim responsibilities when needed.

You will oversee release of information, meet discharge thresholds, and maintain EMR scanning, quality control, and productivity standards exceeding 95%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management required.
• Master's degree in Health Information Management preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience in Health Information Management with emphasis on training, quality and record management.
• Minimum 3 years leadership experience in Health Information Management required, acute care experience preferred.
• Current RHIA or RHIT certification required.
• Must have valid California Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily HIM/Medical Records operations and staff across the Region.
• Maintain release of information standards per guidelines and regs.
• Meet medical record analysis thresholds within 4 days post discharge.
• Ensure thresholds for record deficiency by day 14 or sooner.
• Prepare and present incomplete records to committee for action.
• Maintain EMR documentation prep, scanning, QC within 48 hours of discharge.
• Maintain quality and productivity standards above 95%.

Skills

Leadership

Health Information Management

Regulatory compliance

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management

Master's degree in Health Information Management

Job description

About Us

Creating Health and Harmony, Southwest Healthcare is a comprehensive network of care with convenient hospital and ambulatory care/outpatient locations here to serve the Southern California community. With over 7,000 passionate providers and healthcare employees, our shared goal is to provide convenient access to a wide range of healthcare services in a way that benefits you, your family, and the entire community.

Responsibilities

Join the Southwest Healthcare Team!

About Us

Creating Health and Harmony, Southwest Healthcare is a comprehensive network of care with convenient hospital and ambulatory care/outpatient locations here to serve the Southern California community. With over 7,000 passionate providers and healthcare employees, our shared goal is to provide convenient access to a wide range of healthcare services in a way that benefits you, your family, and the entire community.

Southwest Healthcare is comprised of five acute care hospitals and several non-hospital access points, including: Corona Regional Medical Center, Palmdale Regional Medical Center, Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital, Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital and Temecula Valley Hospital, Temecula Valley Day Surgery, A+ Urgent Care Centers, Apex Heart Specialists, and Riverside Medical Clinics. We’ve won various awards throughout our region and focus on career development and promotion. The people are at the core of everything we do. If you are looking for a career and not just a job, you’re in the right place! For more information on how to join our dynamic team, please visit our website at www.swhealthcaresystem.com.

Job Summary

The System Manager of Health Information Management collaborates with staff across the Region and oversee daily operations and staff of the HIM/Medical Records department working closely with the HIM System Directors. Ensures medical records are processed and maintained in accordance with Medical Staff Bylaws, Medical Staff Rules and Regulations and Federal and State Statues. In the absence of the System Director of Health Information Management, this role is expected to assume interim responsibilities

• Maintains all standards for release of information based on requestor type according to Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) established guidelines and applicable State and Federal regulations
• Maintains UHS thresholds for analysis of the medical record documentation within 4 days post discharge based on Joint Commission, Title 22 and Medical Staff bylaws, Rules and Regulations or sooner when policies warrant.
• Maintains all regulatory thresholds to medical record deficiency and delinquency by the 14th day post discharge or sooner when policies warrant.
• Prepares and presents listing of all incomplete medical records to the Utilization Management/Medical Records Committee for further action or to formally file incomplete records once all other options are exhausted.
• Maintains all UHS thresholds for medical record documentation preparation to the EMR, which includes prepping, scanning, quality control and validation within 48 hours of discharge.
• Ensures UHS threshold for quality and productivity standards of greater than 95% for all medical record processes.

Experience/Training/Experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University in Health Information Management required.
• Master's degree from an accredited College or University in Health Information Management preferred.
• Five (5) to Seven (7) years of experience in Health Information Management with emphasis on training, quality and record management required.
• Minimum 3 years leadership experience in Health Information Management required, acute care experience preferred.

Certifications/Licenses

• Current Registered Health Information Administrator Certificate (RHIA) or a current Registered Health Information Technician Certificate (RHIT) required. Both are accredited by the American Health Information Management Association.
• Must have valid California Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Tuition, CEU, Certification, Licenses Reimbursement program.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: UHS Guest Benefits

Southwest Healthcare is owned and operated by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), a King of Prussia, PA-based company, one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.