Job Description Summary
The Director, Health Information Management (HIM) reports to the Chief Nursing Information Officer (CNIO) with a matrixed reporting relationship to the Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO). Under limited supervision, The Director of HIM is the custodian of the medical record for MUSC Health and as such is accountable for overseeing the integrity, access, release, and preservation of information obtained through the course of patient care. This position influences the strategic direction and system-ness of organizational policies, technology, and other decisions that impact the electronic health record, including storage and retention of protected health information.Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
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RegularCost Center
CC005303 SYS - HIMPay Rate Type
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Health-35Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
The Director, Health Information Management (HIM) reports to the Chief Nursing Information Officer (CNIO) with a matrixed reporting relationship to the Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO). Under limited supervision, The Director of HIM is the custodian of the medical record for MUSC Health and as such is accountable for overseeing the integrity, access, release, and preservation of information obtained through the course of patient care. This position influences the strategic direction and system-ness of organizational policies, technology, and other decisions that impact the electronic health record, including storage and retention of protected health information.
Additional Job Description
Required Education/Work Experience/Skills:
A master’s degree in business or hospital administration & 7 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience in a large medical center environment is required. Extensive experience in health information management, health information technology, compliance, or risk management required, experience in hospital operations a plus. Must possess extensive knowledge of the Joint Commission standards, DHEC requirements, and HIMSS and AHIMA standards.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills involving electronic health data and health information management workflows necessary. Excellent documentation and presentation skills required. Ability to manage several teams and workgroups, as well as an extensive and complex portfolio of services and stakeholders including the risk and legal community, Information Solutions, clinical partners, compliance, hospital operations, administration, etc.
Must possess strong leadership skills and able to handle non-routine and complex issues independently. One of the following is required: RHIA, RHIT, NI-BC. Professional training and experience in ITIL, ISO20000 highly desired. Academic qualification or professional training and experience in
ITIL, ISO20000, or MOF are highly desired
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