DIRECTOR OF HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (HIM) in Chico, California For Sale
Company Description
Rideout Health is a non-profit community-based system comprised of Rideout Memorial Hospital; the Heart Center at Rideout; the Cancer Center affiliated with UC Davis Medical Center; outpatient clinics and a host of ancillary services including: senior living services; home health; hospice and durable medical equipment; located throughout Yuba, Sutter and Nevada Counties.
Rideout's health system employs more than xxxx employees and has approximately 263 physicians on the medical staff.
Job Description
The HIM (Health Information Management) Director is responsible for leading and directing health information management services across the multi-facility integrated healthcare delivery system; striving for compliance and promoting best practices and education in all areas.
Experience with the electronic health record, health information systems and healthcare applications.
Experience with regulations and accreditation standards, knowledge of specific state and federal requirements and standards related to the management of health Information
Maintain professional relationships with state and national organizations to gain insight and understanding of future trends, regulations, etc.
Expertise in healthcare compliance: knowledge of privacy and security regulations, confidentiality, laws, access and release of information practices
Expertise in health information management, best practices, processes and procedures. Knowledge of medical terminology, classification systems, and vocabularies.
Demonstrates leadership skills and exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies when selecting methods and techniques in problem solving. Takes the initiative to make decisions and is an advocate for change.
Master's, Bachelor's, or Associate's Degree in Health Information Management or related field. Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in Health Information Management in an Acute Care Hospital.
RHIA or RHIT Credential required.
Knowledge of 3M Encoder and McKesson Patient Folder will be an advantage.
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