Director of HIM/Info Systems FT

• The Department Director is responsible for all departmental functions in support of the hospital mission, vision, and facility goals.
• The Director identifies the cost-effective systems needed to support the business of the department taking into account business trends, resource availability and changes in customers.
• This position establishes effective working relationships with all constituencies including patients, physicians, employees, volunteers and vendors.
• The Director identifies and remedies through continuous customer satisfaction data and employee involvement.
• The Department Director works with Senior Management in meeting Facility goals.
• Director has the responsibility and authority of planning, organizing, controlling, coordinating and evaluating the activities and functions of the Health Information Department.
• Responsible for confidential, security and integrity data training including conforming to HIPAA laws and regulations.
• Responsible for software monitoring and introductory training (to include working directly with physicians), is support of hospital E.H.R. Services as a resource to hospital staff, administration, Medical Staff, and other Departments.

• A Powerhouse Collaboration: Our hospital is a joint venture between Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH), United Surgical Partners International (USPI), and dedicated local physicians. This partnership ensures a dynamic and enriching environment for both patients and staff.
• Serving North Texas: Covering the expansive North Texas region, we provide a wide range of medical and surgical services across 7 Operating Rooms, 12 private inpatient rooms, and a 3-bed Emergency Department.
• Expert Specializations: Our hospital is a hub for expertise, specializing in Orthopedics, Joint Replacement, Spine, Urology, General Surgery, ENT, and more. Our diverse range of specialties offers you the opportunity to expand your skills and make a difference in patients' lives.
• A Legacy of Excellence: Established in 2003 as Irving Coppell Surgical Hospital, we've been serving the Dallas-Fort Worth communities for years. Our unwavering mission is to provide top-notch surgical care in a welcoming and safe environment – a place where we'd confidently treat our own families.
• Education & Compassionate Care: Our commitment to personalized health and wellness extends beyond medical procedures. We empower our staff to stay up-to-date on the latest advancements, treatments, and procedures, ensuring the best possible care for our patients and their families.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Experience the future of healthcare with our state-of-the-art facility equipped with advanced technology. From routine procedures to complex surgeries, we combine exceptional care with genuine compassion.

• Graduate of Health information Management Program with RHIA certification or an RHIT with an equivalent amount of practical experience and formal education and at least five (5) years in a supervisory capacity in the Health Information Management Department.

• RHIA Certification
• RHIT Certification with equivalent amount of practical experience and formal education

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in a Health Information Management department, preferred.
• Supervisory position in a Health information Department.
• Previous experience with medical EHR systems preferred.
• Knowledge of hospital organizations, committees, department functions, and Performance Improvement activities.
• Must understand confidential nature of hospital work.
• Registration by the Health Information Management Association.
• Possesses the ability to comprehend and communicate with departmental staff, administrators, and medical and clinical staff.
• Basic computer knowledge, Word Perfect, Lotus preferred.
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Manages the Joint Commission EHR survey process, EHR Medicare survey process, and monitors hospital-wide adherence to all requirements.
• Directs activity to ensure a coordinated effort to fulfill responsibilities within the long-range plan, mission, vision, and values of the hospital.
• Implements and evaluates appropriate programs as requested by Senior Management.
• Maintains records and collects statistical data for administrative decision-making and regulatory purposes.
• Assist in workflow development and system customization
• Submit and manage support tickets to Director and/or AMS customer support as needed
• Implement policies, procedures and associated training plans for the EHR
• Provide training on proper use of EHR
• Support go-live events, per director
• Troubleshoot identified problems
• Identify, document and track issues, escalating as appropriate for timely resolution
• Maintain application appropriate documentation
• Attends meetings as needed
• Acts as a liaison between hospital medical records and secondary agencies requesting information. Acts as legal counsel to other departments addressing confidentiality, retention, and disclosure issues.
• Offers statistical information when needed to aid in administrative decision making, quality of care issues, and to ensure accurate information and maintain integrity of data. Establishes retention guidelines for Health Information and assist other departments concerning retention of health records.
• Collects, submits and maintains records needed to meet state, local and government agency requirements.
• Works closely with Business Services to ensure timely completion of billing process.
• Ensures honesty and integrity of data submitted for indexing and medical staff credentialing purposes.
• Monitors physician delinquency for chart completion, lacking history and physicals, and lacking operative reports. Reports this information to the appropriate medical staff P1 committee.
• Keeps abreast of coding changes and record documentation requirements by all state, local and federal government agencies (TMF,JCAHO,COP,TDH)
• Follows the hospital medical staff rules and regulations regarding record completion, documentation requirements, and medical staff credentialing procedures.

• Demonstrates knowledge through compliance with all hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Demonstrates good conduct by positive interaction with hospital employees and physicians.
• Demonstrates good organizational skills in the preparation of daily work assignment.
• Fosters timely and effective communications with physicians that promote enhanced services and problem resolution.
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws

• Graduate of Health information Management Program with RHIA certification or an RHIT with an equivalent amount of practical experience and formal education and at least five (5) years in a supervisory capacity in the Health Information Management Department.

• RHIA Certification
• RHIT Certification with equivalent amount of practical experience and formal education

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in a Health Information Management department, preferred.
• Supervisory position in a Health information Department.
• Previous experience with medical EHR systems preferred.
• Knowledge of hospital organizations, committees, department functions, and Performance Improvement activities.
• Must understand confidential nature of hospital work.
• Registration by the Health Information Management Association.
• Possesses the ability to comprehend and communicate with departmental staff, administrators, and medical and clinical staff.
• Basic computer knowledge, Word Perfect, Lotus preferred.
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Manages the Joint Commission EHR survey process, EHR Medicare survey process, and monitors hospital-wide adherence to all requirements.
• Directs activity to ensure a coordinated effort to fulfill responsibilities within the long-range plan, mission, vision, and values of the hospital.
• Implements and evaluates appropriate programs as requested by Senior Management.
• Maintains records and collects statistical data for administrative decision-making and regulatory purposes.
• Assist in workflow development and system customization
• Submit and manage support tickets to Director and/or AMS customer support as needed
• Implement policies, procedures and associated training plans for the EHR
• Provide training on proper use of EHR
• Support go-live events, per director
• Troubleshoot identified problems
• Identify, document and track issues, escalating as appropriate for timely resolution
• Maintain application appropriate documentation
• Attends meetings as needed
• Acts as a liaison between hospital medical records and secondary agencies requesting information. Acts as legal counsel to other departments addressing confidentiality, retention, and disclosure issues.
• Offers statistical information when needed to aid in administrative decision making, quality of care issues, and to ensure accurate information and maintain integrity of data. Establishes retention guidelines for Health Information and assist other departments concerning retention of health records.
• Collects, submits and maintains records needed to meet state, local and government agency requirements.
• Works closely with Business Services to ensure timely completion of billing process.
• Ensures honesty and integrity of data submitted for indexing and medical staff credentialing purposes.
• Monitors physician delinquency for chart completion, lacking history and physicals, and lacking operative reports. Reports this information to the appropriate medical staff P1 committee.
• Keeps abreast of coding changes and record documentation requirements by all state, local and federal government agencies (TMF,JCAHO,COP,TDH)
• Follows the hospital medical staff rules and regulations regarding record completion, documentation requirements, and medical staff credentialing procedures.

• Demonstrates knowledge through compliance with all hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Demonstrates good conduct by positive interaction with hospital employees and physicians.
• Demonstrates good organizational skills in the preparation of daily work assignment.
• Fosters timely and effective communications with physicians that promote enhanced services and problem resolution.
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws

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