Position Summary

Responsible for managing and overseeing all function of the Health Information Management department, ensuring regulatory and legal compliance. Serves as the Facility Privacy Officer where applicable.

• Associates degree required.
• Current, valid, and active RHIT or RHIA Certification by the American Health Management Information Association required.
• Minimum three (3) years of increasing responsibility in a Health Information Management position required.
• Acute care hospital experience required.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, the Joint Commission and CARF requirements.
• Knowledge of health information management programs, including medical terminology, ICD-10 CM Coding, CPT coding, transcription, and policies and procedures of releasing medical information to include HIPAA regulations.

Responsible for assisting with the admission of patients to the Hospital according to established policies and procedures, and processing admission paperwork and related records. Ensures accuracy and timeliness in required data collection and reporting to facilitate payment and regulatory compliance. Serves as a liaison with patients’ family or responsible party at time of admission and works closely with Hospital staff to ensure efficient admission process and transition. Consistently provides exemplary customer service to all patients, patient family members and Hospital staff.

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Minimum one (1) year of experience in a medical office and/or medical billing setting, including direct patient contact required.

Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurance procedures required.

Admitting or billing experience and/or previous registration experience is strongly preferred.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including a high degree of professionalism and phone etiquette.