Health Information Management / Medical Records Manager

Primary Responsibility of the Position:

·         Develops relevant policies and procedures.

·         Required to oversee the HIM dept. functions (legal medical record, record completion, release of information) for multiple locations.

·         The HIM Manager collaborates with Information Technology and other departments in the development of electronic content, data standards and completeness of documentation that ensures the integrity of the medical record.

·         Must plan, develop, and implement systems and processes to ensure delivery of efficient and effective services that meet the clinical and business needs at WCHC.                                                                               

·         Supervises the work and employees of the Medical Records Department. 

·         Analyzes systems and makes recommendations for improvement.                                                            

·         Implements medical records conversion projects.                                                                        

·         Implements medical records storage project.                                                                               

·         Answers or arranges for a subordinate to answer court subpoenas to produce medical records and other medical correspondence as required.                                                                              

·         Represents the department at meetings as required.                                                                                

·         Prepares monthly statistical reports.                                                                               

·         Provide relevant in-service education to departmental staff.                                                         

·         Participates in Quality Improvement activities.                                                                            

·         Order supplies and maintain inventories.

·         Rotates between Health Center sites as directed.