DSHS ESH Director, Health Information Management Department

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DSHS ESH Director, HIM Department -

Eastern State Hospital (ESH) in Medical Lake is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for Director of Health Information Management (HIM). ESH is a state psychiatric hospital with an operating capacity of 375 beds serving forensic, civil and geropsychiatric patients. The HIM Director reports directly to the Chief Quality Officer and will be accountable for all matters related to the integrated health information management aspect of ESH's quality Compliance System.

As a member of the ESH Senior Leadership Team, you will assist to direct ESH in successfully maintaining Accreditation and Certification through sustainable Joint Commission and CMS compliance. You will hold the authority to develop policies and control resources related to the documentation and flow of integrated health information. As HIM Director, you are principally responsible for the oversight, development, training and implementation of procedures and policies to ensure ESH is in full compliance with HIM and documentation best practices.

This is a full-time position, on-site Monday – Friday 7:30-4:00.

Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

Some of what you will do

Leadership, Planning, Delivery of Programs and Achieving Results.
Plan, implement, manage, and audit the health information management aspect of ESH's Quality Compliance System to ensure standards are met for hospital-wide accreditation and certification.
Provide direct oversight for the planning, direction, supervision, and coordination of the work performed by the HIM Department including staff selection, employee performance evaluation and initiating corrective and/or formal disciplinary action to improve performance. This position is responsible for project management, goal setting, department and long-term strategic planning, and ensuring outcomes align with ESH's vision, mission, and strategic goals.
Work collaboratively with CCO, Privacy and Public Disclosure Manager, Director of Policy/ Risk/Discovery, and Assistant HIM Director to develop privacy policies and procedures and ensure data management processes reflect privacy requirements and comply with laws and regulations. Serve as privacy expert for the hospital in the absence of the Privacy and Public Disclosure Manager providing consultation and direction to hospital personnel.
Work collaboratively with Chief Quality Officer, Revenue Cycle Manager, Chief Medical Officer, and Assistant HIM Director to develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure appropriate documentation and ICD-10-CM code assignment occurs for maximum revenue reimbursement.
Employ administrative and leadership skills, specialized knowledge, and technical training, collaborating with CQO and other Senior Leadership staff to make decisions and provide guidance to ESH Executive Leadership and other hospital staff for appropriate documentation of psychiatric and medical care mandated by the Joint Commission and Center for Medicare/Medicaid Services, subsequently enabling ESH to continue to be certified/accredited and receive federal funding for approximately $65 million in federal funding.
Work collaboratively with Information Technology (IT), and other hospital personnel to plan, develop, implement, and maintain an EHR to manage the flow of information within the hospital and to and from external organizations. Provide guidance, expertise, and subject matter expert knowledge during planning, implementation and on an ongoing basis.

Who should apply

Professionals with the following:

Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Health Administration, Health Information Management, Nursing or another related field;

AND

Five years of experience in Health Information or medical records management;

AND

Five years of supervisory experience;

Additional described work experience may substitute year for year for education requirements.

Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Certification by the American Health Information Management Association as a RHIT or RHIA including mandatory continuing education requirements and submission of annual dues.
Minimum of five years of work experience in an accredited and/or CMS certified hospital with at least three years of experience related to Health Information Management and HIPAA Privacy.
Minimum of three years of work experience in a psychiatric hospital.
Extensive knowledge of advanced health information management practices including EHR technology and application.
Experience supervising staff in a diverse and dynamic department environment.
Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rule.
Knowledge of ICD-10-CM coding guidelines, abstraction, and application.
Knowledge of CMS Conditions of Participation and Joint Commission standards related to HIM.
Knowledge of hospital, state, and federal regulations, standards, policies, and procedures regarding the release of PHI.
Demonstrate leadership and management skills and abilities, including sound judgment, independent problem solving, decision-making, strategic planning, conflict resolution and the ability to create and sustain high-performing teams.

To Apply

Complete online application.
Submit chronological resume.
Include a cover letter describing how your unique skills/experience align to this role.
Provide three professional references with current contact information.

Questions? Email Kathy.Simmons@dshs.wa.gov or phone 360-725-5810, reference 08312.

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