CDI MGR, HIM

Responsible for managing and directing clinical documentation improvement, data abstraction and associated activities.  Ensures accurate and timely reviews of inpatient records according to Policies and Procedures.  Directly manages all employees involved in clinical documentation and abstracting, provides direction for all hospital document improvement activities, audits, education, and productivity standards required to reach targets at all hospitals in the market. Performs duties as necessary to support quality improvement processes in the Health Information Management Department as well as that of the hospitals.Qualifications:

MINIMUM EDUCATION:  Graduate of an approved Health Information Technology/Management program or AHIMA Independent Study which meets the requirements for certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered health Information Administrator (RHIA), or High School Diploma or equivalent GED.  Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).

PREFERRED EDUCATION:  Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Health Information Management.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:  Five years of inpatient experience.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE :   Supervisory experience.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:  Level of knowledge equivalent to an Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management Administration, certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), and Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).  Should be an active member of the American Health Information Management Association and local Health Information Management Association.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:  RN licensure and/or RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P.

Competitive pay. For immediate consideration, call Devin at 858-336-1411

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