Health Information Management Supervisor

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in health information management or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of HIM experience or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior supervisory experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or the ability to obtain professional certification within one year of employment.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Health Information Management (HIM) Supervisor provides advanced professional technical skills to the health information management team to work within a self-directed/empowered team environment. Working independently and as part of a team to foster, collaborate, and utilize HIM knowledge and skill set to develop and sustain health information systems and processes throughout the health system.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Leads day-to-day activities of the assigned HIM area with the HIM department.
• In coordination with the Associate Director/Manager of Health Information Management hires, counsels, evaluates, and provides corrective action to staff as needed.
• Practices and coaches the team concept approach, prepares action plans, and commonly shares outcomes with other Health Information Management (HIM) Leaders.
• Develop electronic data reporting tools and coach staff to proficiently utilize them in performing their daily responsibilities.
• Collects/analyzes patient and institutional data and initiates necessary action steps.
• Identifies, initiates, implements, and manages process improvements.
• Interprets and administers personnel and departmental policies.
• Working with other Supervisors to establish priorities and coordinate the scheduling of all HIM personnel and resources.
• Submits input to the budgeting process.
• Adheres to internal controls established for the department.
• Performs HIM technical support functions as required.
• Communicates effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and functions calmly in situations that require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy.
• Maintains current knowledge of best practices regarding health records.
• Tests and assists with the rollout of new versions/upgrades to the electronic health records system to gain efficiencies.
• Performs timekeeping duties.
• Working knowledge of medical records, file systems, chart completion, personnel management, and records management.

Marginal or Periodic Functions:

• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Excellent customer service skills, written and communication skills
• Maintain professional manner with patients, staff and student
• Exceptional level of organization, analyzation and prioritization skills
• Ability to multitask in high paced work environment
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a team
• Possesses ability to interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT:

Standard office environment and equipment.

SALARY RANGE:

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

WORK SCHEDULE:

On-site position, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.