Health Information Management (HIM) Associate Director

Job Family:

Medical Records

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

The Health Information Management Assistant Director plans, develops and manages activities, work load and special projects for the HIM Department. Meets the standards set by the hospital and Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare organizations (JCAHO).

• Develops policies and procedures for the standardization, control and regulated use of medical information and its availability to users. Ensures compliance with all applicable internal and external standards and regulations. Adheres to national member organization standards relative to best practice. Develops goals for assigned area of responsibility.
• Ensures the availability of core measure data for Joint Commission. Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual statistical reports; analyzes data to determine if any corrective actions are required.
• Manages staff including, but not limited to, staff selection, scheduling, evaluation and disciplinary counseling. Ensures that all employee training needs are met. Recommend promotions.
• Develops and monitors strategic operating goals, objectives and budget. Reports operational performance, justification and/or corrective action.
• Engages in and demonstrates self-development in clinical, professional and managerial areas.
• Represents the department in hospital and/or health system meetings as requested by the Director.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Health Information Management, or Health Informatics, or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of related experience
• RHIA or RHIT Certification by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience as an HIM Associate Director or HIM Director at an academic institution
• Experience in implementing a new EHR
• Leadership skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to train others
• Process improvement and quality skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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