Health Information Manager

Health Information Manager

Blythedale Children’s Hospital, an independent children’s specialty hospital in New York State, is seeking a dedicated Health Information Manager.

Compensation: USD $90,000.00 – $ per year.

• Implement health information systems and processes to ensure complete and accurate documentation of medical treatment.
• Work with clinical staff and therapists to improve the quality and accuracy of patient documentation; manage continuous improvement of documentation in the medical record.
• Partner with Patient Access, IT, and Patient Experience to manage the patient portal, ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance with privacy laws such as HIPAA.
• Manage partnership with coding vendors to ensure timely, accurate coding of medical records; facilitate physician queries regarding ambiguous or incomplete documents.
• Perform regular audits to ensure department practices comply with AHIMA guidelines and federal and state regulations.
• Collaborate with patient accounts to track audits, denials, and trends from third‑party auditors and insurance companies.
• Analyze health information for process improvement, report preparation, and research purposes; identify opportunities to enhance clinician and therapist use of the EMR.
• Oversee Release of Information to patients, families, and other interested parties.

• 5–7+ years in HIM or related medical records roles, with 2–3 years in supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Hospital or large health‑care system experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of HIM regulations, coding, billing, and clinical documentation standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with ability to generate reports, identify trends, and drive improvements.
• Comfortable with technology; experience with EHR systems, imaging/scanning workflows, and HIM software.
• Organizational, problem‑solving, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Budget planning and financial acumen.
• Ability to work across multiple hospital departments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, Health Informatics, Health Administration, or related field;
  Master’s a plus.
• Certifications:
  
  RHIA preferred; CCS/RHIT or other relevant certifications a plus.

• Competitive salary reflecting skills and experience.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship and leadership training.
• Comprehensive health benefits—medical, dental, and vision—for employee and family.
• Retirement plans with employer matching.
• Paid time off (vacation, holiday, and sick leave).
• Safe work environment commitment.
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Blythedale Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.