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Eskenazi Health · 1 month ago

Manager, HIM Release of Information and Data Integrity

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46202

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. The Manager of HIM Release of Information and Data Integrity will oversee daily operations in these areas, ensuring quality and compliance while managing staff and workflows.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Assists in quality metrics development and reporting

Productivity and quality monitoring and follow up with staff

Monthly Studor Rounding

Staff performance evaluations

Progressive disciplinary actions/Staff Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) development

Attendance, PTO approvals, and Kronos time management

Other reports/data requested as needed

Supervises staff and oversees work queues associated with release of information and data integrity

Works with system support, other departmental staff/providers, contracted vendors, and customers to triage and follow up /issue resolution with barriers in responsible managed areas (escalation as appropriate)

Participates in developing and implementing specific department goals, policies, standards, and performance improvement initiatives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the department and organization

Assists staff and manages chart correction and release of information workflows that entail coordination with representation from several areas as appropriate (escalation for critical in-house patients)

Liaison to internal/external requestors, to ensure accurate and timely fulfillment of release of information requests are completed in a timely manner

Ensures financial requirements are met for assigned areas of responsibility and assists the Director of Medical Records Management with budgetary decisions

Maintains a professional, positive working relationship with medical staff, hospital personnel, and all vendor contacts

Participates in the approval process of medical record content and documentation (paper and electronic) at Eskenazi, to include delineation of the HIPAA designated record set and the legal health record

Educates and trains HIM Record Operations staff on enhancements, changes, and updates

Keeps current with documentation requirements set forth by JCAHO, ISDH, CMS and other licensing and regulatory agencies. Ensures the respective hospital policies and procedures, medical staff bylaws, medical staff rules and regulations, and the associated requirements are met

Data Integrity supports 24/7 on call coverage for urgent corrections – must be able to assist staff as needed

Qualification

Health Information AdministrationData Integrity ManagementRelease of InformationEPICMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordJCAHO KnowledgeOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) or Associate degree (A.S.) in Health Information Administration

AHIMA credential as a Registered Health Information Administrator (R.H.I.A) or Registered Health Information Technician (R.H.I.T) required

Two years of HIM management experience, including a strong emphasis on Data Integrity (Chart Corrections) and Release of Information

Knowledge of HIM acute care hospital operations with emphasis on release of information, chart completion, transcription, and corrections for data integrity

Knowledge of JCAHO, ISDH, CMS, HIPAA, and other licensing and regulatory agencies

Must demonstrate strong planning and organizational skills in order to prioritize workload

Microsoft Excel skills to include the ability to build new worksheets, import data, sort data, and use basic formulas

Microsoft Word skills to write policies and procedures and correspondence

Demonstrates team oriented, professional conduct when resolving operational issues which cross various operational units within HIM and/or across Eskenazi Health

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to present information to groups of physicians/individuals

Works independently and exercises professional judgment to meet daily operational demands