Health Information Management, Supervisor - Health Info Mgmt

Company: University of Texas Medical Branch
Location: Galveston
Posted on: April 26, 2024

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY
The Health Information Management (HIM) Supervisor provides advanced professional technical skills to the health information management team to work within a self-directed/empowered team environment. Working independently and as part of a team to foster, collaborate, and utilize HIM knowledge and skill set to develop and sustain health information systems and processes throughout the health system.

Minimum Qualifications:
--- Associate degree in health information management or equivalent.
--- Three (3) years of HIM experience or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
--- Prior supervisory experience
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS
Required: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
--- Leads day-to-day activities of the assigned HIM area with the HIM department.
--- In coordination with the Associate Director/Manager of Health Information Management hires, counsels, evaluates, and provides corrective action to staff as needed.
--- Practices and coaches the team concept approach, prepares action plans, and commonly shares outcomes with other Health Information Management (HIM) Leaders.
--- Develop electronic data reporting tools and coach staff to proficiently utilize them in performing their daily responsibilities.
--- Collects/analyzes patient and institutional data and initiates necessary action steps.
--- Identifies, initiates, implements, and manages process improvements.
--- Interprets and administers personnel and departmental policies.
--- Working with other Supervisors to establish priorities and coordinate the scheduling of all HIM personnel and resources.
--- Submits input to the budgeting process.
--- Adheres to internal controls established for the department.
--- Performs HIM technical support functions as required.
--- Communicates effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and functions calmly in situations that require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy.
--- Maintains current knowledge of best practices regarding health records.
--- Tests and assists with the rollout of new versions/upgrades to the electronic health records system to gain efficiencies.
--- Performs timekeeping duties.
--- Working knowledge of medical records, file systems, chart completion, personnel management, and records management.

Marginal or Periodic Functions:
--- Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
--- Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
--- Excellent customer service skills, written and communication skills
--- Maintain professional manner with patients, staff, and student
--- Exceptional level of organization, analyzation, and prioritization skills
--- Ability to multitask in high paced work environment
--- Ability to work independently, and as part of a team
--- Possesses ability to interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions
--- Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)

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