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Ochsner Health Supervisor - Health Information Management in Jefferson, Louisiana
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This job leads the daily operations of personnel and processes within the HIM Department in collaboration with the Department Manager, Director and ASST Vice-President of HIM. This job - HIM supervises, plans, and organizes functions of the department, including staffing, development/training, and assisting with budgeting processes. This job - HIM is responsible for supervising initiatives to improve processes, maximize efficiencies by evaluating and streamlining workflow processes, and maintaining high employee morale.
This job assistss the HIM Management team in all functions relating to accurate, complete, and timely documentation, chart completion, electronic medical record initiatives, maintaining the integrity of the legal medical record, and management of the DNB process.
The Supervisor will assist and/or provide system administration support for HIM Transcription, Electronic Medical Record, Chart Deficiency, and/or 3M Coding System.
The Supervisor will also provide administrative support, to include; chart correction for the system, monitor and maintain the transcription platorm, assist with the upgrade of software, oversee data integrity initiatives, and prepare monthly statistical reports to support the operations of the HIM Department.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.
Education
Required - Associate Degree from an accredited Health Information Management Program OR in leiu of required credentials, Associate's Degree with five years of progressive experience in a Health Management Department or related health care OR High School Diploma with 7 years experience in Health Information Management.
Work Experience
Required - 7 years experience in a HIM department or healthcare experience.
Certifications
Preferred - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 60 days of hire. Exceptions will be granted for those in fully remote status.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to anticipate issues that adversely impact the function of the HIM Department and use deductive reasoning skills to solve problems.
Excellent decision-making, delegating, and technical writing skills.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Ability to foster an environment of teamwork, professionalism, customer satisfaction, high performance, and mutual respect of others.
Demonstrated ability to manage within a budget and to understand financial statements in order to make recommendation and institute changes.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, such as nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, etc.
Ability to work independently, under pressure to meet project deadlines.
Ability to work and remain calm in high pressure situations.
Job Duties
Supervises and leads HIM staff in operational performance and coordinates daily workflow processes.
Supervises and coordinates HIM staff in all Human Resource, employee relations, and individual employee performance matters.
Monitors and maintains HIM queues, report, and systems to ensure quality and integrity of information and interfaces.
Develops, complies, and distributes reports.
Assists HIM management team, providers, and ancillary departments in all HIM areas.
Performs other day-to-day operational assignments.
Performs other job duties as assigned.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.
Mechanical lifting devices (carts, dollies, etc.) or team lifts should be utilized.
Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity.
Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.
Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.
Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, etc.).
Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.
There is no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases
Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
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