Summary:Develops and maintains effective and efficient health information systems and networks. Optimizes accuracy of the medical record as a medicolegal document that meets accreditation, licensing and reimbursement requirements. Develops, interprets and applies organization's policies, budgets and long-range plans for Health Information Management facilities, equipment and personnel. This is a hybrid position, that must have flexibility to handle on the job responsibilities when necessary. This would be case by case.Experience/Education Requirements:Master's degree in healthcare or business administration preferred. Bachelor's degree required.Minimum three years management experience in the Health Information Management Department of a mid- to large-sized acute care facility in the last five yearsManagement of all major functions in the Health Information Management DepartmentHave to have strong coding /hospital billing exposure given this is 90% of the job.License or Certification Requirements:Registered health information administrator (R.H.I.A.), preferred.Registered health information technician (R.H.I.T).preferred.Responsibilities:Actively participates in designing, implementing and updating automated health information systems.Assists in maintaining a sound corporate compliance program.Collaborates to improve the effectiveness and availability of health information.Develops and manages department capital and operating budgets.Educates users to provide a clear understanding of the requirements for timely, adequate and accurate documentation.Establishes and monitors productivity and quality standards for essential department functions.Establishes facility policies for the retention, release and confidentiality of health information.Manages all operations, services schedules, programs and projects in the Health Information Management Department.Manages and provides leadership in financial matters regarding budgeting and cost control and revenue generation.Participates and contributes to assigned committees, teams, task forces, including community service if applicable.Provides leadership and direction for improving patient/customer satisfaction and ensuring quality patient care.Serves as corporate privacy officer for HIPAA-related functions.Updates health information activities and systems to assure that data meet institutional needs and regulatory requirements.