What are the responsibilities and job description for the HIM Manager position at Regional Health Services of Howard County?
Location: Cresco, IA Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Join Our Team! At Regional Health Services, we strive to create a positive, team-oriented work environment for our staff. Our professional team of clinical, administrative, and support staff work each day to better serve and care for our community. If you would like to join us on our mission, apply today! Position Highlights POSITION SUMMARY: The HIM Manager is responsible for the successful implementation of the Health Information Management process. This includes, but is not limited to, the management of workflow and personnel to achieve set turnaround and throughput times, process development and refinement, data analysis and aggregation to identify system or facility opportunities, acting as a liaison with other departments at Howard County, direct supervision and education of staff, and the fulfillment of HIM department objectives. The position will be working with all levels of staff and leadership across the organization and in collaboration with Avera HIM leadership. Key to this position is strong leadership, teamwork, and process management/improvement abilities. Recommends policies and methods to assure that the most accurate and efficient use of systems are in place. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Associate’s or bachelor’s degree is required Degree in health information administration from an American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) accredited school preferred or equivalent health care field accepted. A minimum of two years of previous Health Information Management experience preferred. A minimum of one to two years of leadership experience is preferred AHIMA’s certification preferred: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.