Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL ยท 2 days ago
Interim HIM Director
Birmingham, AL
Part-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expGrandview Medical Center is seeking an Interim HIM Director to oversee the Health Information Management department. This role is responsible for managing staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and improving operational efficiency within the HIM functions.
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Responsibilities
Manages and oversees the Health Information Management (HIM) staff, ensuring compliance with Medical Staff Rules/Regulations and Bylaws, Joint Commission Standards (TJC), and applicable state and federal regulations
Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures, reviewing and updating them regularly to maintain an effective and efficient HIM department
Monitors and reports incomplete and delinquent medical records, ensuring timely completion and communicating findings to hospital leadership and appropriate committees
Ensures the confidentiality and security of medical information in compliance with HIPAA policies and procedures
Tracks, monitors, and reports HIM Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including Operative Reports, History and Physicals, Delinquency Rate, and Scanning Turnaround Time, and leads action plans for improvement
Oversees the timely discharge record processing to guarantee prompt availability for continuity of care, chart completion, and coding processes
Serves as the Facility Forms Committee chair or co-chair, ensuring the standardization and management of medical forms
Improves staff performance through ongoing coaching, delegation, and feedback, ensuring quality and productivity expectations are met and regularly communicated
Works collaboratively with physicians and other staff members to address issues affecting the HIM department and facility goals, developing and implementing workflow improvements based on data-driven insights
Represents the HIM department in various hospital and Medical Staff meetings, fostering positive relationships and effective communication
Performs other duties as assigned
Maintains regular and reliable attendance
Complies with all policies and standards
Provides leadership, mentorship and professional development opportunities for departmental staff
Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources. Consults with leadership on any potential staffing issues
Conducts performance evaluations, sets goals and provides feedback to staff on their performance and development
Collaborates with hospital leadership to set the strategic direction for the department, including budgeting, resource allocation and long-term planning
Monitors expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services
Evaluates and implements new technologies to enhance operational efficiency
Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures and protocols to optimize quality and overall efficiencies
Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies. May oversee the accreditation process with relevant agencies ensuring that services meet or exceed industry standards
Participates in audits, inspections and accreditation processes as applicable
Follows established quality control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency and safety
Works closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery
Stays up-to-date with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes
May work in a staff role, when required. Ensures that duties and responsibilities are fulfilled while meeting all competencies established for that job
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required or
Seven (7) plus years of direct experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree required
3-5 years of experience in closely related field with Bachelor's degree required
RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician required or
RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator required
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships
Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement
Communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders
Ability to work effectively with others, delegate responsibilities, and independently manage tasks while meeting established deadlines
Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
In depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance (if applicable)
Strong organizational and time management skills
Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools
Preferred
Master's Degree preferred
3-5 years of previous leadership experience preferred
Company
Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL
Grandview Medical Center is a 434-bed tertiary care hospital that provides healthcare services to patients in Birmingham and surrounding communities.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ashley Mathews
Assistant Chief Executive Officer
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