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Universal Health Services

DIRECTOR - HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT - HIM/MEDICAL RECORDS

Universal Health Services, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Responsibilities

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center - Opening in 2025!When open in early 2025, Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health will be the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years! This teaching hospital will integrate clinical care with existing providers, The George Washington University Hospital, and the Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This clinical integration will establish a robust system of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it will ensure residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community.This full-service hospital will include 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for physician offices, clinics, a community space, a 500-car garage and a helipad for emergency transports.We are seeking a Director of Health Information ManagementResponsible for managing planning, organizing, directing and controlling all functions of the Medical Record department in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures, Joint Commission, HIPAA, CMS and DOH standards. Ensure service excellence development, personnel management, appropriate resource allocation and control. Assume direction of participation in special projects as needed. Coordinate hospital-wide compliance with state and federal regulations, especially relative to privacy and confidentiality in maintaining patient records. Ensure that all digital and traditional medical information vital to providing quality patient care is properly acquired, properly analyzed and protected. Responsible for utilizing and managing information management technology applications for health information and Electronic Health Records (EHRs). Thoroughly understands the workflow of high-volume acute care facilities and adjusts duties of departmental staff accordingly.As a Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center employee, you will be part of an exceptional team with the following benefit offerings:Challenging and rewarding work environmentCompetitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time OffExcellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans401(K) with company match and discounted stock planSoFi Student Loan Refinancing ProgramCareer development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!QualificationsEducation Requirements:Bachelor's Degree RequiredGraduate of an accredited MRT or MRA program preferredExperience:5 Years experience in acute healthcare facility Health Information Management department with two of these years in a management or supervisory capacityExperience with large integrated electronic medical record (Cerner, Meditech, Epic, etc.)Skills: Demonstrated working knowledge of medical records practices and management.Knowledgeable in assignment of DRG s, coding principals including ICD-9, CPTDemonstrated proficiency with common computer-based applications such as electronic mail, word processing and various databases, whether PC, network or mainframe based.Ability to maintain confidentialityAbility to adapt to multiple and changing prioritiesKnowledgeable in rules and regulations that govern reimbursement by Medicare and other health insurancesComprehensive knowledge of Joint Commission standards and the role of the HIM DepartmentDemonstrated knowledge of effective management and supervisory practices.Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.Knowledgeable in the state and federal laws that govern release of information and HIPAAInterpersonal skills to foster a collaborative environment between staff members. Able to achieve operational goals though influence and expert change management skills. Demonstrates leadership abilities that contribute to a positive work environment. Promotes mutual respect and professionalism in working relationships.Strong understanding of current HIPAA and privacy practices and lawLicense / Certification:RHIA or RHIT certification required (RHIA preferred)EEO StatementAll UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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