High school graduate with business courses, medical terminology and word processing. Strong knowledge of medical record documentation and content, Joint Commission, State Health, HIPAA and HIM workflow. Prefer AHIMA credentials.
Experience
Three years management experience in a health information management area. Ability to keep current with various accrediting and regulatory agencies. Experience with electronic medical record systems, dictation and transcription systems, cancer registries and other information systems preferred. Education training in HIPAA, HIM Compliance preferred.
Physical
This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.
Normal clinic environment. Close eye work and hearing within normal range. Oral communication. Operates computer and standard office equipment. Long periods of sitting. Occasional walking, bending, and climbing. May lift and carry up to 10 lbs.
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for daily operations, staffing, budget accountability, planning and coordinating, and performance improvement of Medical Records Department. Ensures inpatient medical records are scanned into Meditech within specific timeframe while ensuring quality and integrity of the medical record. Responsible for physician delinquency system to include maintaining delinquent record compliance and positive communication with physicians and allied health staff. Ensures Release of Information processes meet required HIPAA and other regulatory guidelines while providing excellent customer service. This position will also assist the HIM Director with special projects and fill in for the HIM Director in their absence.
St. Bernards Healthcare has four hospitals in its network – the flagship facility anchoring the Matthews Medical Mile in Jonesboro, St. Bernards Medical Center; St. Bernards CrossRidge Community Hospital in Wynne, St. Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center in Pocahontas, and a management relationship with Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Walnut Ridge.
Today, St. Bernards Medical Center is a major referral hospital offering advanced technology and medical services across four centers of excellence: Heart Care, Cancer Treatment, Women's and Children's Services and Senior Services. St. Bernards invests significant resources to bring advanced services, treatments and surgery techniques to our local patients.
Awards
Arkansas Best Places to Work Recipient: 2012-2019
Modern Healthcares Best Places to Work 2019 Recipient