Health Information Management Manager

Closing Date: Monday April 28 2025 @ 4:00 P.M. (MST)

Salary Range: $63052.00$78815.00/annum

**APPLICANT MUST HAVE A VALID UNRESTRICTED INSURABLE DRIVERS LICENSE**

**RESUMES AND REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED**

ESSENTIAL DUTIES FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Position Description

• Evaluates and maintains efficient operations of the department and ensures a high quality

of health information record in accordance with Federal and State Regulations.

• Develops and updates policies and procedures for the effective and efficient management

of the department.

• Provides leadership in creating a team environment for effective and efficient operations.
• Develops short and longrange departmental plans and programs consistent with

organizational policies coordinates programs with other departments.

• Participates in the strategic planning of the department Revenue Cycle Management

(RCM) and the Finance Division.

• Administers continuous quality improvement program to evaluate quality appropriateness

and effectiveness of the department. Assumes responsibility for critical analysis of

systems and processes.

• Assumes responsibility for developing implementing and revising employee performance

standards ensuring that they are consistent with the duties and responsibilities contained

in position descriptions. Initiates actions for promotions reassignment status change

performance awards and disciplinary actions. Counsels employees regarding training and

individual development plans.

• Assumes responsibility for developing collaborating and implementing scanning into

current imaging software.

• Investigates complaints and resolves problems regarding related issues.
• Maintains the security of the department to ensure unauthorized personnel are not

permitted to sensitive secured area.

• Develops and maintains tools resources and databases to accurately train and educate

employees of changes within HIM related policies and procedures.

• Ensures all medical records and document meet quality assurances processes and

guidelines.

• Ensures all medical records are purged and reviewed in a timely manner in accordance to

records management policy.

• Provides technical assistance to staff and customers regarding questions on forms record

retention and retrieval.

• Acts as a liaison between other departments regarding HIM related issues.
• Maintains and develops daily weekly monthly and annual reports for the purpose of

record keeping as directed. Works closely with medical providers to address proper

documentation and obtain signatures for medical records.

• Works with Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Responsible for implementing maintaining Personal Health Record (PHR) for the

organization.

• Assumes responsibility for implementing maintaining Direct Messaging for the

organization.

• Ensures appropriate clinic setup in EHR.
• Ensures documents are obtained and completed in accordance with best practice and

requirement such as AHIMA Condition of Participation and CMS guidelines.

• Keeps current on best practices of HIM industry protocol.
• Ensures all HIM medical records meet regulatory compliance guidelines.
• Assumes responsibility for ensuring confidentiality of all information and medical records

are maintained by staff and programs by providing education and training as the HIPAA

Privacy Officer.

• Communicates and works with the medical staff hospital administration RCM and

internal and external stakeholders concerning any problems with medical records.

• Assumes responsibility for developing and maintaining a close working relationship with

medical staff on proper and timely documentation in EHR.

• Aids the professional staff in the completion of accurate records and the retrieval of data

for studies and research.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

MANDATORY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

Five 5 years of direct experience in Health Information Management and three 3 years

Supervisory experience.

Education:

Bachelors Degree in related field.

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification or Registered Health

Information Technician (RHIT) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC).

Please email degree or transcripts to

NAVAJO/INDIAN PREFERENCE:

FDIHB and its facilities are located within the Navajo Nation and in accordance with Navajo Nation law has implemented a Navajo/Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position and who are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position and members of other federally recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference. Other candidates will be considered only after all candidates entitled to primary or secondary preference have been fully considered.