Description

Manager - Health Information Management

Columbia Memorial Hospital

Astoria, Oregon 97103

This position plans, directs, organizes, and controls the health information management functions and activities of the HIM Department, including recording, maintaining, and processing medical records for both inpatient and outpatient records in all CMH locations where patients are evaluated or treated.  Supervises and plans the process improvement activities of the medical record. Responsible for the enterprise-wide release of medical information from the medical record or other sources of stored patient data including all written documents, computerized electronic information, radiology film and scans, laboratory reports and pathology slides, videos, audio recordings, or any other form of information regarding the condition of patients.  Responsible for the periodic review and revision of the departmental policy and procedure manual and department staff management.  Assists in coordination of information management planning and accreditation or regulatory compliance in cooperation with other hospital departments.  Actively directs or participates in the evaluation, selection, and purchase of information systems for HIS and hospital-wide systems. Provides computer system and networking support and expertise in patient records to other departments as needed. Recruits, selects, and develops sufficient personnel to fulfill all health information management functions and to ensure full compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations.  
 
As Privacy Officer, this position oversees all ongoing activities related to the development, implementation, maintenance of, and adherence to the organization’s policies and procedures covering the privacy of, and access to, patient health information in compliance with federal and state laws and the organization’s information privacy practices.

Job Requirements
Knowledge of/Skill/Ability to: Knowledge and experience in information privacy laws, access, release of information and release control technologies.  Knowledge in and the ability to apply the principles of health information management, project management and change management.  Demonstrated organization, facilitation, communication, and presentation skills.

License/Certification
RHIT required; RHIA preferred

Education and/or Experience
Associate Degree; Bachelor’s degree preferred; Three years hospital experience and two years supervisory experience; Five years hospital experience and two years management preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment Conditions / ADA Compliance
Position involves standing, walking, stooping, and occasional carrying and lifting of lightweight materials (up to 20 pounds). May be required to sit for extended periods of time. Requires visual acuity and depth perception to recognize words and numbers; and hand and finger dexterity and hand/eye coordination to use a computer keyboard and common office equipment. 

About Us

Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMH) is located in the beautiful and historic town of Astoria, Oregon, where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean. At CMH, we are committed to providing person-centered care to our patients and Caregivers. We are a full-service, 25-bed, critical access, not-for-profit, Level IV trauma, Planetree Certified, hospital which includes a robust Medical Group.

As a Planetree Hospital, CMH has developed dynamic and focused efforts to involve the perspective of patients, family members and staff to increase person-centered care throughout our organization. We value compassionate, courteous, and respectful interactions, patient and family involvement in care planning to include the patient’s goals and preferences, healing design of spaces, community health and a strategic plan that emphasizes person-centered care for the patient and caregiver alike.

Astoria and the Pacific Northwest has something for everyone to enjoy including living history, outdoor adventures, culinary experiences, beautiful scenery and so much more. To learn more about CMH and our amazing location, please visit:

www.columbiamemorial.org

www.travelastoria.com

www.planetree.org