Salem Health
Director of HIM
Salem Health, Salem, Oregon, us, 97308
Location:
Salem Hospital Main CampusDepartment:
SH HIM OperationsPosition Type:
Full TimeStart Time:
8:00 PMPioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering highly competitive pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able to effect change in the organization to solve problems and drive continuous improvement. As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.Your Role With Us:The Director of Health Information Management is responsible for the following functions:Daily Operations
Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations by creating, maintaining, and enforcing organizational policies owned by the HIM Department.Oversee HIM Operations leadership team to ensure proper management of:MPI: Resolving potential patient duplicate recordsROI: Ensure proper processing of legal and patient requestsMedical Records: Oversight of analyzing, indexing, prepping, and scanningDeficiencies/Delinquencies: Work closely with MSO to maintain the deficiency and delinquency processTranscription: Oversight of transcription vendor to ensure meeting performance and quality metricsRisk Management: Knowledge of HIPAA, OAR/laws, Joint Commission, and CMS rules around medical record access to information, and release of informationVendor management: Oversee and manage vendors including onsite ROI services, offsite paper records storage, transcription services, Coding/CDI software, contract labor, and other routine vendor relationshipsOversee CDI & Coding leadership team to ensure proper management of:Denials: Coding denials and DRG denialsDNB Management: Coding workflows, CFB, and Coding daysAuditing: Ensure coding accuracy is at an acceptable levelRecord Integrity: Compliant provider queriesContinuous Improvement
Researches, develops, administers, and continuously improves HIM workflows focusing on employee engagement, retention, workforce development, leadership development, and diversity.Strategic Planning
Establishes, coordinates, and communicates departmental objectives and goals consistent with the organization's mission, vision, and values.Compliance/Risk Management
Serves as an internal consultant on health information management issues, providing ongoing consulting to all clinical/business providers.Cross Departmental Collaboration
Engages with colleagues throughout the organization, contributing to planning, problem solving, and system improvement efforts.Fiscal Responsibility
Identifies and secures resources to support initiatives while managing department costs in a fiscally responsible manner.Total Rewards Offerings:
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth.Relocation assistance available for qualified positionsFull comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plansBasic and voluntary life insuranceShort and long-term disabilityLive Well Wellness ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)401(K) retirement plan with employer contributionsGenerous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday payOnsite fitness center with 24/7 badge accessEducation assistance programPublic service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employerFood and drink discounts in the cafeteriaBackground/Expertise:
Education:
Master's Degree in HIM, Healthcare Administration, Business or related field required.Experience:
Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in a healthcare setting, preferably within HIM, including a depth of subject matter expertise.Licenses/Certification/Registration:
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credential preferred.Special knowledge, skills, & abilities:
Knowledge of laws, acts, and regulations governing HIM practices and activities; excellent analytical/research skills; strong relationship building and group facilitation skills; proficiency in utilizing Epic, Word, and Excel.Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
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Salem Hospital Main CampusDepartment:
SH HIM OperationsPosition Type:
Full TimeStart Time:
8:00 PMPioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering highly competitive pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able to effect change in the organization to solve problems and drive continuous improvement. As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.Your Role With Us:The Director of Health Information Management is responsible for the following functions:Daily Operations
Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations by creating, maintaining, and enforcing organizational policies owned by the HIM Department.Oversee HIM Operations leadership team to ensure proper management of:MPI: Resolving potential patient duplicate recordsROI: Ensure proper processing of legal and patient requestsMedical Records: Oversight of analyzing, indexing, prepping, and scanningDeficiencies/Delinquencies: Work closely with MSO to maintain the deficiency and delinquency processTranscription: Oversight of transcription vendor to ensure meeting performance and quality metricsRisk Management: Knowledge of HIPAA, OAR/laws, Joint Commission, and CMS rules around medical record access to information, and release of informationVendor management: Oversee and manage vendors including onsite ROI services, offsite paper records storage, transcription services, Coding/CDI software, contract labor, and other routine vendor relationshipsOversee CDI & Coding leadership team to ensure proper management of:Denials: Coding denials and DRG denialsDNB Management: Coding workflows, CFB, and Coding daysAuditing: Ensure coding accuracy is at an acceptable levelRecord Integrity: Compliant provider queriesContinuous Improvement
Researches, develops, administers, and continuously improves HIM workflows focusing on employee engagement, retention, workforce development, leadership development, and diversity.Strategic Planning
Establishes, coordinates, and communicates departmental objectives and goals consistent with the organization's mission, vision, and values.Compliance/Risk Management
Serves as an internal consultant on health information management issues, providing ongoing consulting to all clinical/business providers.Cross Departmental Collaboration
Engages with colleagues throughout the organization, contributing to planning, problem solving, and system improvement efforts.Fiscal Responsibility
Identifies and secures resources to support initiatives while managing department costs in a fiscally responsible manner.Total Rewards Offerings:
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth.Relocation assistance available for qualified positionsFull comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plansBasic and voluntary life insuranceShort and long-term disabilityLive Well Wellness ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)401(K) retirement plan with employer contributionsGenerous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday payOnsite fitness center with 24/7 badge accessEducation assistance programPublic service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employerFood and drink discounts in the cafeteriaBackground/Expertise:
Education:
Master's Degree in HIM, Healthcare Administration, Business or related field required.Experience:
Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in a healthcare setting, preferably within HIM, including a depth of subject matter expertise.Licenses/Certification/Registration:
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credential preferred.Special knowledge, skills, & abilities:
Knowledge of laws, acts, and regulations governing HIM practices and activities; excellent analytical/research skills; strong relationship building and group facilitation skills; proficiency in utilizing Epic, Word, and Excel.Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
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