Job Summary:
Responsible for the management of health information systems consistent with the medical, administrative, ethical, and legal requirements of the health care delivery system. Supervises and participates in the daily workflow of the Health Information Management Department.
Job Duties:
- Oversees the maintenance of medical records and the coding of data from medical records.
- Participates in the preparation of reports.
- Provides information and prepares correspondence regarding patient admissions, treatment, discharges, and deaths in accordance with departmental policies and legal requirements governing the release of medical information.
- Audits processes to ensure that activities such as medical records coding, release of information and quality control are performed according to organization standards.
- Supervises staff performing the medical records services function.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Education:
High school diploma or GED is required.
Experience:
Five (5) years of medical information, or medical records experience is required. Two years of supervisory experience is preferred.
Additional Licenses and Certifications:
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification is required.