Kingman Regional Medical Center is actively seeking a Director of Health Information Management Director. KRMC is a not for profit 235 acute care hospital in beautiful Kingman, AZ!
QUALIFICATIONS:Medical Records Specialist with experience in medical records processes and procedures and basic planning skills. Requires knowledge of the chart completion processes and JCAHO standards and practices. Must demonstrate current competence in a supervisory capacity and possess a working knowledge of all medical record department activities. Knowledge and experience in information privacy laws, access, and release of information. Knowledge in and the ability to apply the principles of HIM, project management, and change management. Demonstrated organization, facilitation, and communication skills.EDUCATION/LICENSURE: Certification as an RHIA or RHIT with education and experience relative to the size and scope of the organization.EXPERIENCE: Previous management experience with knowledge of regulations relative to the Medical Records Department.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provides excellent customer service to patients, personnel, Medical, Clinical, and Ancillary department staff and adheres to KRMC Behavioral Expectations Agreement.2. Oversight of organization-wide medical record functions to include coordination of access to, accuracy, and timely record completion.3. Serves as the organization Privacy Officer. Responsible for knowledge of applicable federal and state privacy laws and maintenance of organization privacy policies and procedures. Works with administration, legal counsel, facility departments, and other related parties to address privacy issues and ensure compliance with privacy practices. 4. Assures licensure and accreditation standards are met. Monitors and reports quality improvement processes. 5. Responsible for staff and physician related education regarding medical record functions including coding, release of information, applications and use of the electronic patient record.