Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.
Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.
Minimum Pay:
$55,161.60
Position Overview
SUMMARY (BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB)
Assists the Director of the HIM Department in managing the complex issues surrounding the Computerized Medical Record as well as providing oversight for implementation of technology into HIM functions in order to achieve greater efficiencies. Participates in the development of health information management department policies and procedures to support the departmental transition from a paper to an electronic environment. Assists the HIM Director with various administrative tasks related to budget and vendor management. Participates in high-level internal and external projects as needed.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Associate's degree preferred. RHIA or RHIT preferred.
Experience: Four years experience in Health Information Management (HIM) acute care environment. With Bachelor's degree, one year experience in HIM acute care environment.
Other Credentials:
Knowledge and Skills: Possesses excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously and ability to respond quickly in a fast paced environment.
Special Training: Strong knowledge of Windows. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of Internet applications.
Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:
Usual Work Day:8 Hours
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Does this position formally supervise employees? No
If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assist in the redesign and coordination of health information management processes to adapt to an evolving electronic medical record environment. Apply technical professional standards against acquired electronic record systems to identfify opportunities for improvement.
- Develops and maintains comprehensive project plan for all activities. Coordinates and directs project activities to assure all established objectivess are met.
- Participates in the evaluation and implementation of new system installs and releases, including testing, access, data output, workflow and process requirements, makes recommendations for system improvement.
- Meets with Health Information Management department management staff and regularly evaluates efficiency. Meets with HIM management staff to facilitate and recommend practices to improve efficiency through computerization. Assists in the development and organization of education for health information and clinical staff by developing communication tools, departmental scripts and training materials in conjunction with others.
- Assists the Director with the preparation of the yearly departmental operating budget. Demonstrates proactive vigilance in identifying opportunities for review enhancement and cost reduction.
- Provides department technical support by facilitating the set up of the staff for telecommuting, coordinates reimbursement of internet services, acquires hardware for the department and coordinates installation with IS.
- Assists with staff training for HIM systems, workflow changes and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Frequent physical demands include: Sitting
Occasional physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion
Continuous physical demands include:
Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.
Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: N/A
Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.
"Company will never ask candidates for social security numbers or date of birth during application phase. If you are asked for this information online, you may be a target for identity theft."
For benefit eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, we provide a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, robust PTO plan, overtime to eligible roles, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.
The pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.
The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.
