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Meridian Healthcare · 2 weeks ago

Program Manager of Health Information Management

Gainesville, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$65K/yr - $65K/yr

3+ years exp

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare is a trusted provider of compassionate care for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. The Program Manager of Health Information Management oversees the Health Information Management department, ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining the confidentiality and accuracy of patient information.

Health CareHospitalMental HealthWellness

Responsibilities

Serves as the agency’s Privacy Officer and responsible for ensuring procedures, processes and protocols related to HIM comply with all governing regulations and requirements

Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures for the management of client health information in compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and accreditation standards

Oversees the organization and maintenance of client records, ensuring proper documentation, confidentiality, and accessibility

Implements effective record-keeping and tracking systems to ensure efficient retrieval and management of records and requests

Collaborate with community agencies and other departments to address record-related requests and/or concerns

Monitor and evaluate medical records practices through routine auditing, to identify opportunities for improvement, and implement changes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance

Develop and enforce protocols for records retention, release, and destruction, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance

Stay up to date with changes in medical record regulations and technology to ensure compliance and effectiveness

Respond to inquiries and requests for records from authorized individuals or organizations, while safeguarding confidentiality and privacy

Participate in assigned quality improvement committees

Oversee day-to-day activities and staff in the HIM Department

Serves as expert resource and consultant for HIM-related activities throughout the agency

Qualification

Health Information ManagementHIPAAMedical TerminologyCHIM CertificationRHIT CertificationRHIA CertificationFederal Regulations KnowledgeQuality ImprovementOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailCollaboration

Required

Minimum of 3 years of experience in health information management

High School Diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree in health care related field preferred

In-depth knowledge of federal and state regulations related to medical records management and confidentiality and privacy laws

Strong understanding of the requirements and best practices for healthcare documentation

Strong working knowledge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, Chapter 42 of the Code of Federal regulations (CFR), and other relevant federal regulations and applicable Florida statutes and rules

Preferred

associate or bachelor's degree in health care related field

Certified Health Information Management Professional (CHIM), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification