Health Information Management Supervisor

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s degree in health information management or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of HIM experience or equivalent experience.

• Prior supervisory experience.

• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or the ability to obtain professional certification within one year of employment.

The Health Information Management (HIM) Supervisor provides advanced professional technical skills to the health information management team to work within a self-directed/empowered team environment. Working independently and as part of a team to foster, collaborate, and utilize HIM knowledge and skill set to develop and sustain health information systems and processes throughout the health system.

• Leads day-to-day activities of the assigned HIM area with the HIM department.
• In coordination with the Associate Director/Manager of Health Information Management hires, counsels, evaluates, and provides corrective action to staff as needed.
• Practices and coaches the team concept approach, prepares action plans, and commonly shares outcomes with other Health Information Management (HIM) Leaders.
• Develop electronic data reporting tools and coach staff to proficiently utilize them in performing their daily responsibilities.
• Collects/analyzes patient and institutional data and initiates necessary action steps.
• Identifies, initiates, implements, and manages process improvements.
• Interprets and administers personnel and departmental policies.
• Working with other Supervisors to establish priorities and coordinate the scheduling of all HIM personnel and resources.
• Submits input to the budgeting process.
• Adheres to internal controls established for the department.
• Performs HIM technical support functions as required.
• Communicates effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and functions calmly in situations that require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy.
• Maintains current knowledge of best practices regarding health records.
• Tests and assists with the rollout of new versions/upgrades to the electronic health records system to gain efficiencies.
• Performs timekeeping duties.
• Working knowledge of medical records, file systems, chart completion, personnel management, and records management.

• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Excellent customer service skills, written and communication skills
• Maintain professional manner with patients, staff and student
• Exceptional level of organization, analyzation and prioritization skills
• Ability to multitask in high paced work environment
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a team
• Possesses ability to interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)

Standard office environment and equipment.

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

On-site position, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

United States-Texas-Galveston

0782 - John W McCullough Bldg

Clerical & Administrative Support

UTMB Health

Regular

Standard

Supervisor

Day Shift

Mar 6, 2026, 2:44:32 PM