Manager, HIM Operations

Join one of the nations most comprehensive academic medical centersUChicago Medicine asaManager HIM Operationsfor theHealth Information Managementdepartment. This is an on-sitepositionbased at our Hyde Park Campus.

In this roleyou will bedirectly responsiblefor the direction supervision evaluation and overall management of the professional and clerical staff within the record completion area. This includes ensuring that new employees receiveappropriateorientationand all employees receive ongoing in-service education within the Health Information Management Department areas.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensuretimelyandaccurateassembly and maintenance of inpatient involved outpatient and ambulatory medical records.

• Ensurestimelyandaccurateanalysis of physician documentation for inpatient and involved outpatient medical records; ensurestimelyandaccuratedictation and transcription services for the medical staff; provides incomplete medical records andassistanceto the physicians for record completion activities.

• Assistsin intra or interdepartmental projects associated with defined responsible areas.Lead and/or make recommendations to address any problems/concernsidentified; help to create solutions and developappropriate educationaland training programs to address the problems/concerns.

• Partners with Information Systems and external vendors for implementation and maintenance of the electronic health record and other Health Information Management related systems.

• Applies federalstateand other regulatory requirementspertaining touse and disclosure of PHI confidentiality information security information storageretrievaland record retention.

• Determineworkflow employee instructions and adherence to policy and procedures of the Hospitals the department and any licensing or accrediting agency (including but not limited to IDPH IDPA JCAHO CMS) as they relate to maintenance of Record Completion/Operational AreaExpirationsand the Health Information Management Department.

• Evaluate at least annually the performance of the professional and clerical staff as per bargaining unit contract or Human Resources Department policy.

• Interview select orientatetrainand evaluate employees under the designated areas of responsibility.

• Monitor attendanceproductivityand quality and provide ongoing feedback to employees. Initiate disciplinary actions as necessary and according to Hospitals policies and bargaining unit contracts.

• Review develop recommend and implement goals andobjectivesfor the Record Completion and Operational Areas.Ensure that staff meets goals set for the area.Suggest methods to improve productivity/workflows to meet area goals.

• Develop record completion policy procedure standards and operating manuals and assure professional and clerical staff implementation; ensure that all employees are informed of current and updated policies and procedures; review and regularly update internal controls for both professional and clerical work.

• Collect and collate statistical data and graphs for required management reports relating to task performance and productivity.

Required Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor of Science or associate degree in Health Information Management Business Administration Healthcare Administration or related field

• Requires 3 5 years priorlead/supervisory experience preferably in a health information management department

• Requires 2 of the 3 - 5 years of experience bedirectly relatedto physician record completion electronic medical record storage and maintenance activities and accrediting/licensing requirements for medical record content in an acute care hospital setting

• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credentials with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

• Management skills of planning organizing managingcontrollingand staffing; ability to adjust to change and makedifficult decisionsindependently

• The ability to get things performed through with and by people; dependablereliableand able tomaintaingood interpersonal relationships

• Strong communicationskills required; ability to impart knowledge of procedures and techniques; ability to educate and train new andexistingpersonnel

• Experience in a bargaining unit setting preferred

Position Details

• Job Type / FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)

• Shift: Days

• Location:Hyde Park (Goldblatt Pavillion)

• Unit/Department:HealthInformationManagement Hyde Park

• CBA Code: Non-Union

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Must comply with UChicago Medicines COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly a pre-employment physical drug screening and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

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