HIM Manager

Job Title & Specialty Area: HIM Manager (MyChart & Deficiency Team)Department: Health Information ManagementLocation: Dallas, TXShift: Monday - FridayJob Type: RemoteWhy Children’s Health? At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.Summary:This job is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the HIM Department and for serving as a daily advocate for the customers served by the HIM department, and for overseeing the coordination of service delivery.Responsibilities:Knowledge of medical record practice, policies and procedures, general medical records maintenance, and knowledge of applicable TJC standards, as well as federal and state laws and regulations.The ability to hear and communicate with others in a clear, understandable and professional manner on the phone and in person, as well as demonstration of good written and verbal communication skills.Evaluates the impact of innovations and changes in programs, policies and procedures.Recommends new and revised procedures to ensure the proper collection and maintenance of medical information to ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements.Manage workflow among all staff to ensure maximum productivity and quality standards are met. Prioritizes work to ensure completion of HIM functions.Adjusts work assignments as needed to cover peak periods, leave and vacancies.Promotes a positive self image with emphasis on customer service by treating patients, co-workers, and organizational personnel with courtesy and respect. Responds to customer needs in a positive and efficient manner.Coordinate and direct the activities of the assigned HIM staff to ensure accurate, timely completion of work according to pre-determined goals and standards.Assist with the development and implementation of business plans, policies and procedures and job descriptions.Serve as a liaison with the many customers of the HIM Department.Communicate with and training doctors and staff about best practices for gathering and inputting dataPerforming regular audits to ensure that all processes, data storage, and dissemination practices meet with all state and federal guidelines as well as those set by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)Tracking information to recognize trends or problem areasManages time/attendance, schedules and participates in PEAC process for area of responsibilityMonitor accuracy, efficiency, and productivity of all personnel to ensure compliance with departmental performance standards.Participates in troubleshooting, testing, and upgrades of electronic medical record applications in area of responsibility.Participates in developing policies/procedures/guidelines to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory guidelines to minimize risk for the organization.Set expectations and allocate work utilizing KPIs to drive productivity and efficiency.Coach employees in performance improvement, conflict resolution, disciplinary action, and coordination of employee schedules for adequate coverage.Assumes responsibility for personal and professional development to ensure current knowledge in the profession/position.Provide leadership for process improvement and redesign to improve customer satisfaction, reduce costs, and/or meet departmental and organizational goals and objectives.Interview, assess, and hire new HIM personnel.Perform other duties as assigned.How You’ll Be Successful:Other information:WORK EXPERIENCEAt least 5 years Supervisory experience, project management, or coding/data integrity - requiredEDUCATIONFour-year bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in healthcare profession - requiredLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONSRegistration as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or comparable certificate Upon Hire - required A Place Where You Belong We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.  Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:· Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.· 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure· Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)· Caregiver Leave· Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.