Plans, organizes and directs department activities with regard to personnel, performance standards, policy and objectives for the HIM department. Coordinates and facilitates department staff and daily work assignments. Coordinates interdepartmental tasks. Performs Performance Improvements. Maintains the Physician deficiency tracking system. Establishes and implements an ongoing program or orientation and training for personnel adhering to Administrative Policies and Human Resources Guidelines as well as HIPAA regulations. Have Supervisory ability, competency and working knowledge of all HIM Dept activities. Including preparation of medical records, filing, record storage, statistical reporting, security and confidentiality of medical records. Complies and disrupts statistical reports to CAO, departments and committees as necessary. Represents the HIM in all committees as those related to quality assessment.

High school graduate or equivalent

• RHIT/RHIA/CCS/CDIP Certification Preferred, and or continuing professional education to become certified.

• 3-5 years management/supervisory experience in Health Information or equivalent area and/or scope.

• Proficient in ICD 10 CM/PCS, CPT coding. Proficient in Rules and regulations for MS-DRG and APR-DRG coding.

• Experience in application of State and Federal regulations regarding release of information for medical and psychiatric medical records. Understanding of Federal HIPAA regulations.