Overview:

The HIM Manager monitors compliance with key HIM indicators to maintain enterprise objectives. Set and enforce policies, procedures, and guidelines ensuring timely and accurate operations. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement standards for data content, data mapping, and documentation within the organization to support quality data and accurate coding for payment purposes. Investigate issues surrounding data variability to quantify their impact and identify solutions. Monitor data and metric reports and react appropriately to ensure departmental goals are achieved. Contribute to design, implementation, training, and ongoing evaluation of Electronic Health Records (EHR) which support collection of high-quality data at the point of care. Lead abstracting and retrieval of medical data used for evaluation, planning or research in health care and health-related programs. Seek to understand disagreements, ensure all perspectives are heard and facilitate a plan for resolution. Delegate the work appropriately, provide clear expectations and follow up to ensure progress and overcome roadblocks. Identify associates and team priorities based on business direction and adjust when needed. Lead by example and share knowledge and experiences with associates and team. Create a respectful work environment where you advocate for your team, create accountability, and recognize their accomplishments. Provide timely feedback to encourage success, ensure accountability, and connect opportunities for your associates' development. Identify the right talent to achieve the desired results. Promote and build a diverse cohesive team to accomplish objectives and align associates' skills to fill gaps.

KEY JOB DUTIES:

• Coordinate with the HIM team in the operations of daily job responsibilities
• Develop, recommend, and oversee the implementation and administration of policies and procedures of respective area
• Evaluate process and procedures and coordinate with the management team to ensure efficient areas of focus and adhere to federal and local laws and regulations
• Demonstrate, through plans and actions, a consistent standard of excellence to which all department work is expected to conform
• Focus on continuous improvement working with the Senior Manager and respective teams Managers across the Health System with a goal of delivering the highest degree of quality service possible
• Provide support for Human Resource guidance
• Complete, review, manage and monitor department budget
• Directs and leads the patient access team in the daily operations
• Performs other duties as assigned