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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Health Information Manager to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and overseeing the health information systems within our organization, ensuring the accuracy, security, and accessibility of patient data. This role requires a deep understanding of healthcare regulations, data management, and information technology. The Health Information Manager will work closely with medical staff, IT professionals, and administrative personnel to maintain and improve our health information systems. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing policies and procedures for data management, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and leading initiatives to improve data quality and accessibility. The successful candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of data integrity and patient confidentiality. This is a critical role that supports the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our healthcare services, contributing to better patient outcomes and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
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- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Oversee the maintenance and security of patient records.
- Collaborate with medical staff to ensure accurate and timely data entry.
- Manage health information systems and software.
- Conduct regular audits to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
- Train staff on health information management practices and systems.
- Lead initiatives to improve data quality and accessibility.
- Monitor and report on health information management performance metrics.
- Resolve issues related to health information management.
- Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes.
- Coordinate with IT to implement system upgrades and improvements.
- Develop and manage budgets for health information management.
- Ensure patient confidentiality and data security.
- Support research and data analysis projects.
- Prepare reports for management and regulatory bodies.
- Manage the release of information requests.
- Ensure proper documentation and coding of patient information.
- Participate in strategic planning for health information management.
- Provide leadership and guidance to health information management staff.
Requirements
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- Certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or equivalent.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in health information management.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations and standards.
- Proficiency in health information systems and software.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Experience with data security and patient confidentiality practices.
- Leadership and team management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with medical and administrative staff.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and coding.
- Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to conduct training and development sessions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with data analysis and reporting.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
- Ability to adapt to changing healthcare environments.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with health information management systems?
- How do you ensure compliance with healthcare regulations?
- What strategies do you use to maintain data accuracy and integrity?
- Can you provide an example of a time you improved a health information process?
- How do you handle data security and patient confidentiality?
- What experience do you have with electronic health records (EHR) systems?
- How do you stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes?
- Can you describe a challenging project you managed and how you overcame obstacles?
- How do you train and support staff in health information management practices?
- What metrics do you use to measure the performance of health information management?
