Manager - Health Information Management at Columbia Memorial Hospital – Astoria, Oregon

The Health Information Management (HIM) Manager oversees the planning, organization, and execution of HIM services, ensuring the accuracy, security, and accessibility of patient health information, while adhering to regulations and industry standards. Supervises and plans the process improvement activities of the medical record.

Responsible for the enterprise-wide release of medical information from the medical record or other sources of stored patient data including all written documents, computerized electronic information, radiology film and scans, laboratory reports and pathology slides, videos, audio recordings, or any other form of information regarding the condition of patients.

Responsible for the periodic review and revision of the departmental policy and procedure manual and department staff management. Assists in coordination of information management planning and accreditation or regulatory compliance in cooperation with other hospital departments.

Recruits, selects, and develops sufficient personnel to fulfill all health information management functions and to ensure full compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations.

Job Requirements
Knowledge of/Skill/Ability to:
Knowledge and experience in information privacy laws, access, release of information and release control technologies. Knowledge in and the ability to apply the principles of health information management, project management and change management. Demonstrated organization, facilitation, communication and presentation skills.

License/Certification
RHIT required; RHIA preferred.

Education and/or Experience
Associate Degree; Bachelor Degree preferred; Three years hospital experience and two years supervisory experience; Five years hospital experience and two years management preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment Conditions / ADA Compliance
Position involves standing, walking, stooping, and occasional carrying and lifting of lightweight materials (up to 20 pounds). May be required to sit for extended periods of time. Requires visual acuity and depth perception to recognize words and numbers, and hand and finger dexterity and hand/eye coordination to use a computer keyboard and common office equipment.