Director of Health Information Management / Medical Records (Washington) Job at Fuller Hospital, Washington DC

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  • Fuller Hospital
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Responsibilities

Di rector of Health Information Management / Medical Records Opportunity -

Fuller Hospital is a 109-bed licensed, private psychiatric facility located in South Attleboro, Massachusetts providing inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services to residents of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Inpatient units are designed to treat adults with general psychiatric or intellectual disabilities, as well as adolescents with general psychiatric issues. Patients with co-occurring psychiatric and substance abuse disorders can be treated on most units. Fuller Hospital also provides a less intensive Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) to patients with psychiatric and co-occurring psychiatric and substance abuse disorders.

The Director of Health Information Management Services is responsible for directing the activities of the Health Information Management Services Department in the management and maintenance of all patient medical records information, ensuring compliance will all state and federal laws, rules/regulations of licensing agencies and within The Joint Commission standards for the quality of patient care.

Benefit Highlights

  • Student Loan Repayment - $200 per month
  • Tuition Reimbursement - $5,000 per year
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off (26 days per year + roll over)
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
  • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain confidentiality of medical records, ensuring the release of files and/or records to only appropriate and authorized authorities
  • Inform all facility staff of confidentiality policies pertaining to medical records, and remain current on all laws and regulations regarding confidentiality of patient/medical information.
  • Ensure effective departmental staffing, which may include hiring, firing, and maintaining staff rosters relative to changing facility needs
  • Monitor the accuracy and appropriate maintenance of medical records on every patient, ensuing compliance with rules and regulations of state agencies, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations, and Medical Staff Bylaws
  • Function as a liaison with other hospital facility Health Information Management departments
  • Respond to inter-departmental and external inquiries and questions. Oversees all subpoenas and other legal requests pertaining to medical records. Monitor the coding of all discharged patient charts, and abstract all pertinent patient information for forwarding to state agencies, as required
  • Submit all forms to the Health Information Management Records Committee for review. Prepare as requested statistical reports for administration
  • Participate in, or lead various management and/or committee meetings as assigned. Assist in the abstraction and analysis of data from the medical record for medical care evaluation studies, patterns of patient care and Performance Improvement. Monitor the quality of the transcription services offered by the department, to ensure accuracy and timeliness
  • Remain current and up to date on all laws regarding Health Information Management. Ensure the continuous professional development of self and staff, by attending professional meetings, seminars, and training
  • Identify the educational needs of the Department Staff, the Professional Staff and other personnel and assist in the planning and teaching of classes as needed.
  • Demonstrate a professional attitude and support the objectives of the facility's guest relations philosophy through internal and external communications and interactions with all levels of staff, patients, family members, guests, community and referral sources
  • Support facility-wide quality/performance improvement goals and objectives

About Universal Health Services

One of the nations largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the Worlds Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of Americas Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Requirements

  • Education: Associates Degree (RHIT) in Health Information Management required; Bachelor's Degree (RHIA) preferred
  • Experience: 3 years of supervisory experience in health information management is required; psychiatric health care experienced preferred. Thorough knowledge of medical records, release of information, ICD 10 coding Inpatient/Outpatient, the coding rules and regulations and DRG assignments and state and federal regulatory standards required.
  • Licensure: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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