Mgr-Health Information Management

We’ve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed – our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. 

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! 

This job manages and coordinates the daily operations of the health information management (HIM) departments to ensure consistent productivity and efficient operation. Plans and organizes all operational functions including staffing and staff development, purchasing, budgeting, regulatory compliance and customer service management. Works closely with the management teams of various departments on committees and projects.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Education

Required – Associates degree in healthcare or business administration or related field.

Additional degrees, business training experience and/or certifications may be combined to meet minimum qualifications.

Work Experience

Required – 7 years related health care experience in a health care setting including two years of supervisory or management experience.

Certifications

Preferred – Graduate of an accredited Health Information Management program with credentials of Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with physicians, administration, nurses and support staff and present information clearly and professionally.
• Ability to manage within a budget and understand financial statements to analyze trends and make recommendations.
• Excellent judgment, decision-making, and delegating skills and ability to work independently, set priorities and maintain complete confidentiality.
• Excellent leadership, self-direction, decision making, time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in multiple software systems which support human resources management, budget and daily operations.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities and work a flexible work schedule, including working more than 8 hours a day.

Job Duties

• Manages daily operations to ensure quality and customer satisfaction.
• Oversees and evaluates training and development of employees and follows up with training and updates, as needed.
• Acts as resource for foundation-wide information distribution and feedback regarding health information management.
• Manages departmental inventory and purchasing in accordance with standards and authority guidelines.
• Assists leadership with department business and operational planning.
• Provides HIM expertise and support to existing and new clinical department systems to ensure documentation requirements and compliance guidelines are met.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Washington, New York, and Washington D.C.

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