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Director, Health Information Services - Information Solutions

  • R-0000036713
  • West Ashley, Charleston, South Carolina
  • Management: Technical Services
  • Technical Services
  • Full Time
  • Hospital Authority (MUHA)

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

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC005303 SYS - HIM

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-35

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work 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

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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