The Medical Center of Southeast Texas
Port Arthur, Texas, United States
Health Information Director
Job Description
Come JOIN OUR FAMILY at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas!
Enjoy PREMIUM PAY and a COMPETITIVE BENEFITS package!
401k
Full Suite of Health Benefits
Family Atmosphere
Opportunity to grow with an outstanding company!!
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Health Information Management Director is responsible for the overall operation of the Health Information Management Department inclusive of administrative and technical operation. Utilizing effective planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and controlling mechanisms, the Health Information Management Director ensures that efficient and effective services are provided.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of a professional school in an approved health information management program. Bachelor Degree preferred but not required.
Three (3) to five (5) years experience in an acute care setting. Knowledgeable of current DNV standards, HIPAA regulations, compliance requirements and legal rules and regulations.
Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification required. Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) preferred but not required.
Our Safe and Ready program consists of a rigorous [five-point] standard ensuring patient safety, confidence and convenience:
You can rest assured that we have made the necessary preparations to provide care in a safe, controlled and professional way.
- Expanded hours will allow previously cancelled procedures to be scheduled as quickly as possible.
- Any COVID-19 related care takes place in designated areas away from other patients and their families.
- Emergency Departments are reorganized to be a safe place to treat all emergency patients.
- A stringent cleaning policy has been implemented throughout the hospital.
- A strictly controlled visitor and masking policy is required for patient safety.
Steward Health Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Steward Health Care does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.