Area Director – Health Information Management
Lifepoint Health®
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Tennessee • United States
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About the role
- Supervise the work of others, including planning, assigning and scheduling work, reviewing work and ensuring quality standards, training staff and overseeing productivity.
- Supervises all aspects of coding and stays current in all assigned Inpatient Rehab Facility (IRF) coding stats and trending.
- Develops and monitors procedures for coding to help ensure accuracy and efficiency in coding program.
- Stays current on all pertinent coding rules.
- Assists the HIM department to optimize the efficient and effective handling of patient records and related documents. Plans and develops systems which meet various agency standards as well as company policies and procedures.
- Oversees procedures to meet legal and accreditation regulations regarding content and process of medical records and release of information. Manages continuous quality improvement of the handling of patient information and ensures confidentiality and integrity of patient records.
- Maintains appropriate medical records and statistics for prospective payment systems to ensure compliance with TJC, CMS and other applicable regulations.
- Serves as a HIPAA resource to rehab hospitals.
- Participates in improvement and enhancement of EMR through company projects.
- Analyzes patient data for reimbursement, facility planning, quality of patient care, risk management, utilization management and research.
- Educates, trains and mentors staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean.
- Is knowledgeable of medical terminology and coding.
- Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state, federal, CIHQ and Joint Commission regulations.
- Always maintains and ensures patient confidentiality.
- Reports to work on time and as scheduled.
- Wears identification while onsite at IRFs.
- Attends departmental in-services and completes annual competencies and education requirements.
- Works at maintaining good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, HIM departments and other leaders and staff.
- Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
Requirements
- EDUCATION: Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in health information management or related field.
- CERTIFICATIONS: Prefer RHIA, RHIT or CCS by the American Health Information Management Association.
- EXPERIENCE: At least 3 years’ experience as a Health Information Manager or Director.
- At least 2 years’ experience in inpatient rehabilitation coding.
- Epic, Cerner, Meditech experience highly preferred.
- You must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
codinginpatient rehabilitation codingmedical terminologydata analysisquality improvementpatient data analysisreimbursement analysisutilization managementrisk managementprocedural development
Soft Skills
supervisiontrainingmentoringplanningschedulingcommunicationteamworkleadershiporganizational skillsconfidentiality
Certifications
RHIARHITCCS