HIM Supervisor, Release of Information-FT-HIM-Provo

At Revere Health, we believe there is a better path to healing and healthcare maintenance, and we’re working on this mission—one patient at a time. We’re a national leader in a movement called value-base care which aims to improve treatment outcomes and keep costs down. Our internal culture is one that promotes respect and consistently recognizes the impact that individual employees have on the mission of the organization.

Position Summary: Supervises and coordinates day-to-day operations in the HIM Department and supervises assigned Release of Information (ROI) staff. Oversees and coordinates the assembly, distribution and release of patient’s medical records. Has a thorough knowledge and understanding of HIPAA laws and regulations. Oversees requests for release of information and monitors release of sensitive patient information to ensure all clinic policies and procedures are adhered to.

Essential Job Functions:

• Works under the direction of department manager. 


• Provides excellent service to our patients.


• Coordinates and schedules work assignments of staff. Monitors daily operation activity in order to effectively plan use of team resources to ensure high level of productivity. Assess and plans for future needs of team. Approves timecards. 


• Oversees the department orientation and training process of new hires to ensure employees are adequately trained and capable of fulfilling job requirements and expectations. 


• Has thorough knowledge and understanding of HIPAA. Ensures that department staff is educated, trained and adheres to all clinic policies and procedures as they relate to HIPAA and understanding legal requirements of subpoenas. 


• Responsible for overseeing processes to ensure paperwork is assessable for on-site chart audits. 


• Responsible for timely resolution of department and/or employee problems should department manager be unavailable. Resolves employee conflicts in a timely manner in order to promote a professional work environment. Councils with employees and administers oral and written corrective action as necessary. Maintains written documentation of all incidents. • Assists the Manager in interviewing and selecting interested applicants. 


• Administers clinic policies and procedures in a consistent and timely manner. Sets an example for team by knowing and abiding by clinic policies. Monitors attendance, timeliness, dress code, etc. 


• Meets with department manager to provide feedback on employee performance. Provides suggestions for employee improvement, goal setting, disciplinary actions, and recognition. Provides solutions to problems. 


• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 


• Maintains a good working relationship with medical staff and other clinic departments to achieve optimal service delivery. 


• Utilized the electronic medical record, HIM systems, and other applications to achieve optimum efficiency.


• Cooperates with regulatory agencies as needed.

Qualifications:

• Two years of HIM experience. 


• Knowledge of medical terminology.


• Knowledge of legal and ethical considerations related to patient information.