Great HIM Management position in the beautiful state of Montana.  Love the outdoors...this could be the perfect location.  The HIM Manager is responsible for the management of all HIM operations including the planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling of the Health Information Management Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Organizes and implements policies and procedures for the security, confidentiality and release of medical records and acts as custodian of health information in compliance with current state and federal rules and regulations.

·         Designs and implements production standards and quality control standards within the Health Information Management Department.

·         Responsible for department organization and planning in such a way as to facilitate the flow of work and achieve completion of medical records as rapidly and as efficiently as possible.

·         Responsible for oversight of HIM functions as relates to revenue cycle optimization.

·         Responsible for reports on utilization of facilities, trends in patient care, and other studies as requested or as needed.

·         Participates actively in continuing quality improvement and compliance in the Health Information Management Department and organization wide.

·         Works with department heads and administration in establishing efficient methods for maintenance of health information records in relationship to other departmental needs.

·         Maintains responsibility for Tumor Registry and Trauma Registry data being compiled and reports submitted in a timely manner. 

·         Compiles and maintains monthly, quarterly, and annual indexes as required by organization policy and standard health information management practices.

·         Maintains proficiency in proper coding and adheres to established code of conduct, coding guidelines, coding conventions, and compliance policies and guidelines.

Reviews and makes suggestions on health record forms and format improvements