Employbridge has a client in Omaha, NE looking for a Health Information Manager to join their team! This is a growing company with room for advancement, competitive pay and a great culture!
- Oversee the creation, maintenance, and updates to the hospital’s approved manual of medical record policies, procedures, abbreviations, and forms; coordinate review and approval processes for any changes.
- Lead, supervise, and support Health Information Management (HIM) staff, including transcriptionists and medical records personnel.
- Provide coaching, training, performance evaluations, and professional development to team members.
- Develop, implement, and monitor department goals, metrics, and workflows to ensure productivity, quality, and compliance standards are met.
- Partner with clinical and administrative leaders to enhance documentation quality, data integrity, and reporting accuracy.
- Manage transcription processes, ensuring timely and accurate clinical documentation.
- Evaluate and recommend technology solutions or process improvements to enhance transcription efficiency and reduce costs.
- Ensure strict compliance with privacy, confidentiality, HIPAA, and regulatory requirements for medical records, transcription, and release of information.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and timely patient medical records in compliance with federal, state, and accrediting body requirements.
- Oversee release-of-information processes, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
- Serve as a resource on documentation standards, policies, and best practices to support quality patient care and accurate reporting.
- Stay current on federal, state, payer, and industry regulations affecting HIM practices.
- Lead preparations for audits and accreditation reviews (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS).
- Educate and inform interdisciplinary teams on medical records policies, procedures, and compliance expectations.
- Monitor EMR integrity by identifying data entry errors, compiling reports, and recommending performance improvements.
- Develop and deliver HIM-related education and training programs for staff, managers, and physicians.
- Establish and maintain a formal review process for HIM compliance; conduct regular audits and monitor documentation adequacy.
- Prepare and present meaningful reports for internal and external stakeholders; serve as the subject matter expert for patient data analysis and modeling.
- Identify trends, inconsistencies, or variations in data capture and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or related field (required); Master’s degree preferred.RHIA preferred; other HIM certifications (e.g., RHIT, CHPS, CHDA) a plus.5+ years in health information management or related healthcare field.3+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.Experience with EMR / EHR systems, transcription, release of information, and regulatory compliance (HIPAA, Joint Commission, CMS).Strong leadership, coaching, and team development abilities.Excellent communication and collaboration skills with clinicians and administrators.Proficient in data analysis, reporting, and documentation standards.Solid understanding of medical terminology, coding systems, and HIM regulations.Other : Strong problem-solving skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, and commitment to confidentiality and professional development