Director - Health Information Management
Summary Position Summary This position is responsible for providing operational subject-matter expertise, leadership, oversight, direction and support for the Health Information Management Department in multiple facilities in the MaineHealth system.
The Regional Director will establish strong relationships across each organization, maintaining visibility and fostering a culture focused on quality, operational improvement and accountability.
Act as administrator at the regional level of the comprehensive records management program in collaboration with centralized HIM knowledge of retrieval, retention and destruction guidelines for all record sets.
Ensures the department functions in compliance with licensing and accreditation standards and institutional goals and objectives of the facility.
Consults and advises on compliance with the HIPAA Privacy Standards and reasonable safeguards to ensure patient privacy and may serve as facility Privacy Officer.
Work is diversified and requires the application of independent judgement in developing approaches and techniques for the solution of problems.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Education:
Masters Degree preferred.
License/Certifications:
Active AHIMA credentials required.
Credentialed as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) by the American Health Information Management Association or eligible and credentialed within 1 year of employment.
Experience:
Seven or more years' experience in a health information management environment, including direct supervision and staff development.
Prior experience with the Joint Commission and CMS Guidelines including the Conditions of Participation and, when applicable, guidelines for Critical Access Hospitals required.
Experience/knowledge of Epic, electronic health record (eHR) modules and interoperability for optimization and added value for patients, providers, and business associates.
Demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA privacy and security requirements and experience as a Privacy Officer Knowledge of state and federal medical release of information and portability guidelines.
Ability to interpret and execute MaineHealth policies, procedures and to effectively organize and manage a large Health Information Management Department.
Assists in the establishment of policies and/or systems that encourage cross-boundary collaboration.
Assists in the management and execution of large corporate contracts.
Understands how economic, social and political factors impact the organization.
Ability to execute large projects; balance collecting data, conduct cost-benefits analyses to ensure informed decision making.
Highly developed interpersonal verbal and written communication skills to deal productively with customers.
Knowledge of budgets for Revenue Cycle Management, human resource issues to include policies/procedures, seasoned management skills, and financial practices.
Knowledge of medical center wide operations.
Knowledge of hospital and physician billing and coding practices.
Additional Information With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential.
If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.
Additional Information MaineHealth is a health system whose members and affiliates include hospitals, physician practices, long-term care facilities, home care agencies, and support services.
Learn more about this system at www.
mainehealth.
org Recommended Skills Communication Content Management Data Collection Decision Making Economy Electronic Medical Record Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The Regional Director will establish strong relationships across each organization, maintaining visibility and fostering a culture focused on quality, operational improvement and accountability.
Act as administrator at the regional level of the comprehensive records management program in collaboration with centralized HIM knowledge of retrieval, retention and destruction guidelines for all record sets.
Ensures the department functions in compliance with licensing and accreditation standards and institutional goals and objectives of the facility.
Consults and advises on compliance with the HIPAA Privacy Standards and reasonable safeguards to ensure patient privacy and may serve as facility Privacy Officer.
Work is diversified and requires the application of independent judgement in developing approaches and techniques for the solution of problems.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Education:
Masters Degree preferred.
License/Certifications:
Active AHIMA credentials required.
Credentialed as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) by the American Health Information Management Association or eligible and credentialed within 1 year of employment.
Experience:
Seven or more years' experience in a health information management environment, including direct supervision and staff development.
Prior experience with the Joint Commission and CMS Guidelines including the Conditions of Participation and, when applicable, guidelines for Critical Access Hospitals required.
Experience/knowledge of Epic, electronic health record (eHR) modules and interoperability for optimization and added value for patients, providers, and business associates.
Demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA privacy and security requirements and experience as a Privacy Officer Knowledge of state and federal medical release of information and portability guidelines.
Ability to interpret and execute MaineHealth policies, procedures and to effectively organize and manage a large Health Information Management Department.
Assists in the establishment of policies and/or systems that encourage cross-boundary collaboration.
Assists in the management and execution of large corporate contracts.
Understands how economic, social and political factors impact the organization.
Ability to execute large projects; balance collecting data, conduct cost-benefits analyses to ensure informed decision making.
Highly developed interpersonal verbal and written communication skills to deal productively with customers.
Knowledge of budgets for Revenue Cycle Management, human resource issues to include policies/procedures, seasoned management skills, and financial practices.
Knowledge of medical center wide operations.
Knowledge of hospital and physician billing and coding practices.
Additional Information With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential.
If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.
Additional Information MaineHealth is a health system whose members and affiliates include hospitals, physician practices, long-term care facilities, home care agencies, and support services.
Learn more about this system at www.
mainehealth.
org Recommended Skills Communication Content Management Data Collection Decision Making Economy Electronic Medical Record Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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