Emory

Director, Health Information Management (HIM)

Division
Emory Healthcare Inc.
Campus Location
Atlanta, GA, 30345
Campus Location
US-GA-Atlanta
Department
EHI Medical Records
Job Type
Regular Full-Time
Job Number
137406
Job Category
Revenue Cycle & Managed Care
Schedule
8a-5p
Standard Hours
40 Hours
Hourly Minimum
USD $57.34/Hr.
Hourly Midpoint
USD $76.45/Hr.

Overview

Be inspiredBe rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. 

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to beWe provide: 

  • Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs 
  • Family-focused benefits  
  • Wellness incentives 
  • Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs  
  • And more 

Description

  •  Oversees and manages the daily and strategic operations of multiple departments within hospital setting (inpatient and/or outpatient) Plans, directs, manages, coordinates and monitors the activities of clinical and/or non-clinical departments.
  • Develops and implements strategic goals and objectives to maintain high quality patient care services.
  • Accountable for the quality and service outcomes to achieve high quality staff, operations and clinical/departmental performance.
  • Develops and directs health information/medical record format and content standards to assure complete, accurate, timely and compliant health information. 
  • Facilitates the use of health information for direct patient care, outcomes measurement, wellness, prevention, research, public health and policy development. 
  • Analyzes and synthesizes qualitative and quantitative health information for various needs.  Directs and assures the availability of health information to patients and their caregivers.
  • Manages and influences relationships with executives, physicians, unit/department directors, and various leadership within the hospital/system, and staff to achieve best in practice performance and business results.
  • Works with various leaders and the senior management team to determine capital equipment, medical supplies, personnel and other fiscal requirements.
  • Prepares budget recommendations; monitors and verifies expenditures.
  • Ensures that the departments supported, operate within budget and in accordance with performance standards.
  • Manages staff and employee performance.
  • Resolves Human resource-related issues, determines staffing needs (clinical, clerical and administrative), interviews and hires staff.
  • Provides on-going performance feedback, addresses problems, orients and trains employees, verifies competency and identifies and suggests ways to develop skills
  • Develops and implements department policies and procedures including, but not limited to The Joint Commission, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies.
  • In collaboration with clinical/non-clinical teams, physicians, other leaders and providers, uses reengineering, work flow analyses, etc. to develop techniques and practices to improve the provision of health care services.
  • Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development.
  • Attends educational in-services as appropriate.
  • Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Registered Health Information Administrator credential required. 
  • Bachelors degree in Health Information Management.  
  • 7 to 10 years HIM experience with 5 years in management capacity.
  • EHR/EMR experience required, Epic preferred.

 

Additional Details

Supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive cultureEmory Healthcare (EHC) is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or veteran's status. EHC does not discriminate on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. EHC respects, values, and celebrates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals. EHC aspires to create an environment of collaboration and true belonging for all our patients and team membersEmory Healthcare (EHC) is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. 

ACCOMMODATIONS: EHC will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.”  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. 
 
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. 

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