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Beth Israel Lahey Health · 21 hours ago

Executive Director, HIM Operations

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$175K/yr - $200K/yr

10+ years exp

Beth Israel Lahey Health is a growing healthcare organization dedicated to making a difference in people's lives. The Executive Director of Health Information Management Operations is responsible for leading the efficient day-to-day operations of the HIM team, ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates and overseeing various HIM processes.

Elder CareHealth CareHospitalPrimary and Urgent CareProfessional ServicesTraining

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Plan, organize and manage all health information management operations including release of information, data integrity, filing and scanning, storage and retention, dictation and transcription, electronic health record management applications and regulatory requirements

Assess departmental performance in relation to industry best practices and established goals and standards; recommends new policies and procedures to effect continued improvement in the efficiency of services provided by the HIM Department

Develop standards of performance for management and staff

Develop goals and objectives consistent with the organization’s strategic mission

Initiate innovative/creative methods for HIM improvement through collaborative working relationships with various department heads, clinical leaders, and colleagues

Provide leadership, organizational structure and management expertise for realistic, sustainable planning as well as efficient day-to-day operation of HIM which aligns with the vision of OneBILH

Develop and oversee financial management including budget, salary, capital and revenue projections

Work as a team with managers internal and external to HIM to accomplish operational requirements of Health Information Management and/or other hospital departments

Execute personnel functions such as hiring, performance evaluation, counseling, corrective actions and termination, etc

Analyze current technology and work with the appropriate members of Beth Israel Lahey Health and appropriate vendors to continuously improve workflow processes

Develop processes to manage and monitor the accuracy, timeliness, content and availability of documentation (electronic and paper) to support legal, regulatory, and operational activities

Work collaboratively with the Revenue Cycle team to ensure completion of documentation that supports maximum and timely reimbursement

Oversee the management, retention, access, and destruction of paper based medical records within the organization

Participate in the development, implementation, and updates of applications that support the electronic medical record (EMR) and document management systems

Participate in quality performance activities that support a state of readiness for regulatory surveys and audits

Serve as a member of designated leadership councils, policy, and quality committees

Qualification

Health Information ManagementEHR softwareRegulatory standardsAnalytical skillsEpic EHR experienceBudget managementLeadership skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam management

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and/or experience

RHIT or RHIA

Minimum of 10 years of Management experience in Health Information Management

Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills

Prior experience utilizing EHR software

Expert knowledge of legal and regulatory standards related to HIM function

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage a large work force within a large healthcare environment

Ability to work with all levels of support staff, management and physicians

Preferred

Master's degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred

Epic EHR experience

Company

Beth Israel Lahey Health

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Beth Israel Lahey Health Center offers patient care, urgent care, assisted living, and research and education services.

Founded in 2019

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.bilh.org

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