HIM (Health Information Management) Director

About Us

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon

B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine;
McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

This position will work under the direction of Vice-President of Clinical Documentation and is responsible for all necessary decisions related to the daily activities for the Health Information Management (HIM) functions for the Harris Health System and Harris Correctional Health. Develops, implements, and maintains standardized, organization-wide policies and procedures to monitor the progress and success of the HIM (Scanning, Release of Information (ROI) and Birth Certificate teams).

Also identifies educational needs of the staff; oversees data quality reviews as needed; and provides guidance for improvement system-wide to ensure compliance with various regulations.

Degree:
Bachelor's, Health Information Management;
Master's - Healthcare Administration preferred

• RHIA or RHIT preferred
• Certification Acknowledgement of Paternity (AOP)

Work Experience:

Five (5) Years Work Experience in HIM Department preferably Acute Care and Teaching facility

Management

Experience:

Five (5) Years of Management experience Scanning and Release of Information departments

Communication

Skills:

Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact), Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking), Writing /Composing (Correspondence / Reports)

Proficiencies: MS Word, PC, Typing

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Analytical, Medical Terms, Statistical

Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, Travel, On Call