Mgr HIM D ATL West Hills - Parallon

Details: Job:  Directors & Managers OPERATIONAL DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:Responsible for managing facility based HIM operations and staff, including but not limited to, record pick up and reconciliation, release of information request processing and hardcopy retrieval of medical records, and tumor registry, trauma registry, processing of birth certificate/paternity papers as applicableRoutinely assists in the performance of facility based HIM operations, including but not limited to, ad hoc record pick up and reconciliation, release of information request processing and hardcopy retrieval of medical records as neededPerforms facility unbilled activities to include: physician query follow up, physician incomplete record follow up, collaboration with facility department leaders in monitoring and working unbilled reports, working the applicable HPF queues, working the applicable unbilled management reports and queues (e.g., DET, Bill 49) and management of HIM operations unbilled processes.Works all facility HIM responsible HPF workflow queues (includes, but is not limited to, the Facility HIM Department Queue, all Coding Pend for Queues, Review Queues, Unknown Document Queue, Cancelled Accounts Queue and all Wait for Queues) according to established workflow guidelines andPrimary facility contact for external agencies requiring on-site viewing of medical recordsProactively manages, including corresponding communications and escalation paths, significant issues in HIM operations (e.g., backlogs, turnover), status of projects, barriers and successesEstablishes and maintains effective working relationship with ancillary departments and unit managers to ensure optimal record management, including thinned record process, quick record prep and loose reports, record pick up and discharge record reconciliationIn conjunction with and under the leadership of the Regional HIM Director, serves as a liaison between the HSC and Facility Leadership, including the Medical Staff Leadership, and builds and maintains strategic working relationships with the facility and department leadership (working through specific issues, committee meetings, monthly updates, etc.)Active participant, at times with the assistance of the Regional HIM Director, in preparing for or assisting with external agency (e.g., The Joint Commission, Board of Health) reviews of the facilityMay serve as the facility privacy official, records management coordinator, and/or perform state reporting duties

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