HIM Director; DH

Navajo Preference Employment Act

In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an Affirmative Action Plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Pursuant to this Plan and corresponding TCRHCC Policy, applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally-recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference.
Overview

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of the position is to manage and lead the operations of the Health Information Management (HIM) functions and activities (i.e., clerical, chart completion, coding, release of information, transcription, outside chart storage vendors, etc.). The incumbent is responsible for implementing effective policies and procedures and monitoring the activities of the HIM areas to ensure that all processes are value added and performed in an error-free, quality operation.

Understands and monitor HIM Key Performance Indicators while achieving the HIM Discharge Not Final Billed (Incomplete Abstracted Charts) Goal established for TCRHCC. Responsibilities will also include delegation and assistance to the Director of Revenue Cycle.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management, Business Administration or related field

Certification:

A Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

Experience:

• Four (4) years of successful supervisory or management experience
• Four (4) years of previous progressive management experience in an HIM department setting, or other relevant experience. Prior management experience must include budget development, staff responsibilities, goal setting, quality improvement and project management
• Demonstrated knowledge of ICD-10, and CPT/HCPCS coding/billing procedures, Uniform Hospital Discharge Data definitions regarding diagnostic and procedural sequencing in order to interpret and resolve problems based on information derived from system monitoring reports and the UB-04, HCFA-1500, and ADA billing forms submitted to the third-party payers
• Computer skills: ability to access and use multiple data systems
• Microsoft Excel and Word software experience

Other

Skills and Abilities

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A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas:

• Positive working relationships with others
• Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints
• Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences and no reported attendance issues
• Ability to plan and lead effective team meetings and training
• Possess expertise in professional communication, interpersonal, organizational leadership and team building skills
• Possess excellent customer services skills for internal and external customers
• Ability to work under pressure and making quality and effective decisions
• Ability to positively motivate individuals and teams to meet or exceed department expectations/goals.
• Completion of and above-satisfactory scores on all job interviews, demonstrating to the satisfaction of the interviewees and TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks, including positive employment references from authorized representatives of past and current employers demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC a record of satisfactory performance and that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Successful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings indicating that the applicant is qualified to be employed by TCRHCC and demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Submission of all required employment-related documents, applications, resumes, references, and other required information free of false, misleading or incomplete information, as determined by TCRHCC.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical:

Must be able to sit for a prolonged period of time, frequently bed, maintain balance, and reach, and occasionally stand, walk, drive, kneel, crouch, and twist. Must be able to lift frequently up to…