HIM Operational Supervisor
About the job
- An associate degree in a healthcare-related field is required; two years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of the degree, in addition to the required experience.
- At least two years of healthcare experience with progressively responsible experience managing or leading documentation services in a hospital and clinical environment.
- An associate degree or college-level study leading to RHIT or RHIA certification is preferred.
- Experience in a teaching or research facility is strongly preferred.
- Experience in a Health Information Management setting is preferred.
- Prior supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
- RHIA or RHIT certification is preferred.
- Provide supervision of day-to-day operations and oversight of all department activities.
- Ensure efficient and effective workflows, quality assurance, training, performance management, and continuing education activities.
- Serve as an expert Record Retrieval resource and remain informed about new technology and AI, compliance, and federal and state policy changes.
- Collaborate with other teams and clinics to improve Patient Access and ensure timely collection of outside medical record information.
- Participate in enterprise-wide committees such as Legal Medical Record and Medical Record Committee.
- Conduct regularly scheduled staff meetings to communicate departmental and organizational information.
About the company
UW Health provides patient care, teaching, and research through a 471-bed academic medical center affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison. It combines inpatient treatment and outpatient clinics with multidisciplinary teams using evidence-based care and advanced medical technologies. It differentiates itself as an academic medical center connected to UW–Madison, enabling access to clinical trials and comprehensive transplant services. Its goal is to improve patient outcomes and advance health through high-quality care, education, and research for the community and beyond.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
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Founded
1998
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Marshfield Medical Center-Beaver Dam adds about 425 employees and expands regional coverage.
- AI-guided newborn airway testing on September 29, 2026 signals high-acuity innovation leadership.
- WorkForward reports 700-plus apprentices since 2018 and nearly 100% placement, easing staffing shortages.
What critics are saying
- Gender-affirming care stopped in January 2026, alienating patients and inviting political pressure.
- Marshfield Beaver Dam integration begins in late 2026, risking service disruption and cultural friction.
- WorkForward needs sustained clinical supervision and funding; scaling failures would weaken the talent moat.
What makes UW Health unique
- UW Health launched WorkForward on May 14, 2026, scaling apprenticeship pipelines nationally.
- UW Health signed the Green Bay Packers partnership on April 16, 2026, boosting brand reach.
- UW Health's transplant center performed 520-plus organ transplants in 2025, leading Wisconsin.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Family Planning Benefits
- Professional Development Budget
- Wellness Program
- Childcare Support
- Flexible Work Hours