What are the responsibilities and job description for the HIM/MEDICAL RECORDS SUPERVISOR position at UHS?
Heritage Oaks Hospital is part of the UHS Family of Providers which has been highly regarded as an integral part of the greater Sacramento and Northern California mental health system since 1988. Conveniently located in northern Sacramento, Heritage Oaks is a fully accredited, 125-bed acute psychiatric hospital offering a full range of individually tailored treatment services to adolescents, adults, and senior adults, including treatment for substance abuse and chemical dependency issues with drugs and alcohol. Heritage Oaks is a Medicare provider in addition to contracts with most commercial health insurance plans. We are committed to providing service excellence to all and ensuring our patients receive the optimal level of care that will be most beneficial to their health and recovery.
Website: https://heritageoakshospital.com/
Heritage Oaks is looking for a Full-Time Health Information Management (HIM) Supervisor to join the team! Under the general direction of the director, medical record department, this individual is responsible to Delegates and performs tasks such as assembly, audit, filing, release of information and performance improvement & follows the release of information policy. You will demonstrate knowledge of the flow of medical records, terminal digit filing system, incomplete/delinquent record process, master patient index, permanent file. You will recruit, develop and supervise employees necessary to efficiently perform departmental functions; any other duties assigned by the Director of Medical Records. Employee works under continual, regular supervision. All work is carried out in accordance with the department’s approved policies and procedures.
- Must be able to effectively and efficiently manage subordinate staff, delegate authority, work assignments and must be able to perform job tasks of HIM specialist and Coder as needed.
- Must have knowledge of medicolegal aspects of record keeping.
- Informs and educates the medical staff and clinicians regarding documentation within the chart as it pertains to TJC, Title XXII, Medicare and hospital Bylaws.
- Monitors medical transcription services for the Hospital.
- Assures a smoothly functioning information system for the benefit of patients, medical staff, administration and the community.
- Monitors physician completion of medical records within 14 days of discharge of patients.
Qualifications
Education: Health Information Management/Technology College Degree preferred.
Experience: Minimum of (5) years of hospital medical records experience and (1) year of supervisory experience.
Additional Requirements: RHIT certification required. CPR certification and successful completion of the hospital’s designated physical and behavioral management training program, including de-escalation and appropriate use of seclusion and restraint, required prior to assisting in the procedures. Incumbent may be required to work overtime or flexible hours.
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