Job: HIMS Dir

Location: US-AZ-Mesa
Posted Date: 10/14/2009
Shift: Day
Category: Leadership - Positions
Department: (HIMS) Medical Records
Facility: Banner Desert Medical Center
Position Type: Full-Time-FA
Shift Hours: 8am-4:30pm or as needed
Hours Per Week: 40

Overview: Position is dayshift, 40hrs per week, 8am-4:30pm or as needed. Responsibilities: This position leads and directs all health information management functions, services and systems for a medical facility(s), and is responsible for the achievement of the business unit(s) goals in targeted unbilled accounts receivable, designated quality outcomes in coding, transcription services, records and electronic records system usage and maintenance, and facility(s) Health Information Privacy and Portability Act compliance. Is responsible for successfully managing the operational and administrative activities of Health Information Management Services (HIMS).

Must possess a strong knowledge of business and/or healthcare as normally obtained through the completion of a bachelor's degree in business, healthcare administration, or related field.Must possess a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) certification in an active status with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).Must possess a strong knowledge and background in health information and management systems as normally demonstrated through significant work experience in coding and health information systems maintenance, plus three or more years of HIMS leadership experience. The incumbent must possess a thorough knowledge of computer applications and their applicability to the health care environment. Must have highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a matrix model.Requires the ability to work effectively with all common office software and to manage a complex medical records database system.