Health Information Services Lead

St. Thomas More Hospital, a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, is the cornerstone of health care services for Fremont County and surrounding southern Colorado communities. St. Thomas More offers 24 hour emergency and trauma services; inpatient acute care; intensive care; labor, delivery, and nursery care; multi-modal diagnostic imaging; inpatient and outpatient surgical services; rehabilitation services; cardiopulmonary rehab and diagnostics; sleep studies; an infusion center; wound care; and a community blood bank. We are on a mission to provide high quality care with zero harm to patients and employees. Our board-certified physicians specialize in emergency medicine, internal medicine, urology, bariatric services, obstetrics/gynecology services, general surgery, orthopedic surgery and osteopathic treatment. Employees of St. Thomas More enjoy the camaraderie of a close-knit community hospital, the relaxed feel of small-town life and an affordable cost of living in a town rich in culture and historic architecture. Located about 50 miles from Colorado Springs at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and the mouth of the Royal Gorge, locals and visitors alike enjoy this area for some of the state's best hiking, wildlife, rafting, camping, fishing, climbing, and mountain biking. Canon City has an assortment of restaurants, and breweries, and Farmer's Markets in the summer months.

You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.

This is an expert level position that leads and performs all job duties in the Health Information Management Department. A qualified candidate is expected to provide a high level of service for the department, support, and train all the Health Information Management job functions. Approves and coordinates vacation schedules, edits and approves timesheets. Provides answers to staff regarding release-of-information, and HIPAA procedures. Conducts ongoing audits to assure quality standards are met. Proficient in all the Epic work queues. The Lead applicant is also required to maintain the privacy
and confidentiality of protected health information and adhere to the policies that govern the Health Information Management department. A successful applicant actively seeks to promote and help maintain a professional, team-oriented, service-conscious environment, which contributes to the goals of
the department and reflects on the values of the system.

In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. 

• Associate Degree Preferred

• Completion of a related healthcare degree program, preferred

• Registered Health Information Tech American Health Management Associationr (AHIMA credential – RHIT or RHIA) preferred

• 3-4 years of health information management experience in an acute care setting OR 1 year HIM experience in an acute caresetting, successful completion of an HIM Program and RHIA/RHIT exam eligible
• Experience with the electronic health record (EHR), health information systems and applications required.
• Proficient in medical terminology required
• Knowledge in health care compliance, particularly HIPAA privacy, and confidentiality laws, access and
  release of information

Physical Requirements
Sedentary work - prolonged periods of sitting and exert up to 10 lbs. force occasionally