Director, Health Information Management (HIM)

Located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, the Adventist Health corporate headquarters have been based in Roseville, California, for more than 40 years. In 2019, we unveiled our WELL-certified campus - a rejuvenating place for associates systemwide to collaborate, innovate and connect.

Whether virtual or on campus, Adventist Health Roseville and shared service teams have access to enjoy a welcoming space designed to promote well-being and inspire your best work.

Job Summary:

Leads the overall operation of the health information management (HIM) department and assists hospital administration in accomplishing organizational objectives and goals. Assumes 24-hour responsibility and accountability of system functions and staff performance for the department which includes on-site and remotely performed functions. Serves as a privacy and security consultant to the executive team and peers to ensure hospital operations are meeting confidentiality standards and regulations especially as they relate to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Investigates all HIPAA issues in a timely manner. Coordinates confidential patients appropriately. Provides education as required and needed. Advises and assists medical staff and allied health care personnel in the medical record maintenance and processing procedures. Assists in the coordination of internal and external mechanisms established to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies. Assists management and medical staff in evaluation of the effectiveness of a variety of operational and patient care activities and programs. Assures compliance with The Joint Commission, CMS, Title 22, OSHPD and other regulatory agencies as related to health information management. Coordinates utilization of HIM services in application such as research, utilization review, medical audits, quality improvement activities, disability evaluations and other hospital operational needs. Develops short and long term goals for the health information management department. Establishes and monitors compliance with quality and productivity goals for each HIM department function. Directs all health information management functions to comply with established goals.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Seven years' experience in a Health Information Management environment: Preferred
• Five years' leadership experience: Preferred
• Experience with electronic health record and related health information management applications: Required

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates effective leadership skills of delegation, organization and coordination in managing a department or a unit. Conducts regular supervisory rounds to include monitoring of staff documentation, patient and customer satisfaction, implementation and use of protocols, and overall work environment. Collaborates with the management team, participates in identifying needs at the department, unit and organizational levels and assists with strategic planning, organizing, executing, controlling and evaluating systems, processes and practice, patient care and information processing. Participates in at least one community based program or organization yearly. Works with the leadership team in the hospital’s overall strategic planning to support the organizational growth. Implements effective and efficient department plans. Participates with the leadership team in overall strategic hospital planning and for department or unit in concert with the hospital direction. Seeks improvement of departmental and hospital processes, using current evidence-based research. Supports and collaborates in the development of new programs. Provides services that attracts new business.
• Ensures that services provided in a department meet both safety and risk management standards and legal requirements of licensing. Ensures staff compliance of meeting licensure requirements, OSHA, LOA, MLOA and injury guidelines. Monitors staff compliance of mandatory monthly safety in services as required. Participates in budget planning and execution for department(s) in support of organizational values. Identifies department resources and needs. Develops, allocates, administers and evaluates the area budget, while directing and delegating appropriate aspects of the budget process with emphasis on monitoring expenditures in supplies, equipment and staffing and cost control measures. Uses resources efficiently to generate the sufficient capital to support our organizational values. Complies with required fiscal tracking. Identifies opportunities for more efficient use of resources. Insures compliance with all standards and policies. Reviews, revises and participates in the development of