HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT TEAM LEADER (Pear River County Hospital) in Poplarville, Mississippi at Forrest General Hospital

Job Summary:

Assists the manager of the department in the day-to-day functions of directing, organizing, and planning to perform effectively functions assigned to the Health Information Management Department to include scanning, medical record analysis, transcription quality assurance, and release of information. Provides support and development opportunities for Health Information Management personnel. Assists with special projects and data gathering. Supports the Hospital's quality improvement program. Assists the medical staff in the maintenance of medical records, preparation and recording of Medical Records Committee proceedings, and retrieval of information, including statistical data. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to appropriately communicate and interact with the patients, families, and visitors of all age groups while being sensitive to their cultural and religious beliefs.

Performance Expectations:

• Demonstrate the aptitude to deal with multiple tasks.
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt to change.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage daily workload.
• Demonstrate the ability to learn and follow various regulatory guidelines.
• Demonstrate compliance with all principles of confidentiality and protecting patient privacy.
• Demonstrate commitment to the organization’s WE CARE mission and vision.

Qualifications:

Education/Skills

High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor or Associate degree in Health Information Management preferred.

Work Experience:

Two years of health information management experience preferred. Must have a

working knowledge of medical record systems and experience with various computer software

environments including Windows, Microsoft Office, and other data analysis skills.

Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE

• NONE

Additional Certification/Licensure - Obtained based on required timeframe below

• RHIA/RHIT Certification

Within 1 Year of Employment

Preferred

Mental Demands:

Exceptional oral and written skills are required. The individual must have the ability to perform as a team member, cooperate with others, manage conflict, prioritize multiple tasks, exhibit leadership and demonstrate self-motivation.