Job Description

Brooke Glen Behavioral Hospital has been providing psychiatric services to the Philadelphia area for more than 40-years. Located in Fort Washington, PA, our 146-bed facility provides a peaceful setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness. Brooke Glen offers unique and individualized programming for adolescents and adults that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities, and our tenured leadership team includes a seasoned nursing department.

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Health Information Management Services is responsible for directing the activities of the Health Information Management Services Department in the management and maintenance of all patients medical records information electronically, ensuring compliance will all state and federal laws, rules/regulations of licensing agencies and within TJC standards for the quality of patient care.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:   Associate’s Degree (RHIT) or Bachelor's Degree (RHIA) in Health Information Management

Experience: A minimum of three (3) years’ supervisory experience in health information management is required, with direct experience in a health care psychiatric facility preferred. Thorough knowledge of medical records, EMR, release of information, ICD 10 coding Inpatient/Outpatient, the coding rules and regulations and DRG assignments and state and federal regulatory standards required.

Licensure: Certification accreditation as a registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), as determined by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations of federal/state agencies, TJC, and Medical Staff
  Bylaws regarding medical records management.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures regarding the management and confidentiality of patient
  
• Knowledge of computers and various software programs including EMR systems
• Thorough knowledge of medical records coding and medical terminology.
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.
• Skill in telephone etiquette and paging procedures.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct the Health Information Management Service Department within all standards established by regulatory and licensing agencies.
• Consult with management, administration, and medical staff to ensure that all patient records are maintained within standards established by licensing agencies.
• Maintain confidentiality of medical records, ensuring the release of files and/or records to
  only appropriate and authorized authorities.
• Inform all facility staff of confidentiality policies pertaining to medical records, and remain current on all laws and regulations regarding confidentiality of patient/medical information.
• Direct department staff members, ensuring effective organization and completion of
• Ensure effective departmental staffing, which may include hiring, firing, and maintaining
  staff rosters relative to changing facility needs.
• Monitor the accuracy and appropriate maintenance of EMR medical records on every patient, ensuing compliance with rules and regulations of state agencies, TJC on Accreditation of Health Organizations, and Medical Staff Bylaws.
• Function as a liaison with other hospital facility Health Information Management departments.
• Respond to inter-departmental and external inquiries and questions. Oversees all subpoenas and other legal requests pertaining to medical records. Monitor the coding of all discharged patient charts and abstract all pertinent patient information for forwarding to state agencies, as required.

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