FullTime Day Shift Monday Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM no weekends
POSITION SUMMARY:
Individually executes assigned HIM Associate core role including Release of Information Record Completion ER Discharges Audits Merge and Birth Registration and also directs/monitors the HIM Associate for assigned shift/group of employees on a daily basis as directed by director. Responsible for providing feedback on daily HIM processes and staffing issues to the Director. Provide assistance to staff level employees as necessary to insure compliance with department policies and procedures. Assist manager with staffing report reconciliation QA process and other duties as assigned.
Position: HIM Processing Associate Lead
Department: Medical Records
Schedule: Full Time
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
- Individually executes all responsibilities outlined in Core HIM Processing Associate role plus:
- Record Completion:
- Transcription
- Suspension
- Superuser for Scanning
- Assist physicians with completing records/coding questions
- Monitors and directs the timely effective execution of HIM individuals as assigned by Manager
- Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a team
- Supports training program for new employees
- Provides summary of assigned group/s/shifts operating results at end of shift to supervisor/director in accordance with department leaderships established operating metrics
- Identifies operational issues/challenges raises them to department supervisor/director and works with supervisor/director to resolve
- Assists manager
- Supports execution of performance improvement initiatives within the department or with other hospital departments
- Individually meets performance standards established by HIM leadership including but not limited to: quality customer service and productivity
- Oversee the daily activities of HIM department to ensure department standards are met
- When appropriate relieve staff members during employee sick/vacation time
- Secure all signatures necessary for release of medical information from legally responsible patients
- Work closely and professionally with ancillary departments in effort to maintain a teamwork approach
- Excel in all functions performed by HIM Processing Associate
- Assists in resolving physician concerns
- Assist supervisor to ensure all personnel department policies and procedures are followed
- Act in capacity of supervisor in his/her supervisor and inform supervisor of all issues upon her return
- Maintains effectiveness in HIM department
- Attends inservice presentations and completes mandatory education week including but not limited to infection control patient safety quality improvements
- Practice and adhere to Code of Conduct philosophy and Mission and Value Statement
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required)
JOB REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Associates degree in healthcare
Experience: 2 years experience in Health Information Management or hospital/clinic/physician office or related field
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
Required Experience:
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