Manager – Health Information Management

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Job Overview

The Manager of Health Information Management (HIM) plans, organizes, directs, and controls the day-to-day operations of the health information management function, including the oversight, maintenance, and processing of medical records to ensure clinical quality, patient experience, provider and employee engagement, and financial sustainability. The Manager is expected tomonitor andcomply with state,federal, and other regulatory agencies related to patient medical records, patient confidentiality, health record review audits, and release of information. The Manager requires advanced leadership oversight, including technical skills necessary to organize, maintain, and effectively use electronic patient health records (EHR). The Manager partners with clinical leadershipand is a liaison between other department managers and administrative leaders. Other responsibilities include developing and aligning the HIM functions' continuous improvement efforts with annual performance targets and strategic and departmental goals. Also, the Manager administers, reviews, and updates department processes and workflows designed to uphold HIM operations and maintainoverall quality, timeliness, completeness, andcompliancewith medical record standards.Lastly, the manager ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, and accrediting standards and works to continually improve systems and processes in coordination with health services and clinical teams.

Minimum Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Health Information Administration or a similar field is preferred.

• A minimum of at least 5 years or more experience in health information management within a healthcare setting (FQHC experience), or a related field.

• Experience with electronic health records and automated medical record systems. EPIC experience preferred.

• Experience with release of information guidelines and familiar with HIPAA and CMIA regulations.

• RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) and/or RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) are highly preferred.

Compensation

$96,388.15 - $120,485.19 annually

Compensation Disclaimer

Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.

Benefits & Career Development

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Flexible Spending
• Career Advancement & Development opportunities
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid CME Days 
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Corporate Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Pet Care Insurance

Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement

AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.