DIRECTOR HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

JOB SUMMARY

· The Director of Health Information Management is responsible for directing the overall operations, functions, services, expenses, and staff related to coding/abstracting, release of information, record processing, record storage, development/maintenance of the electronic medical record, and provider relations. The director develops departmental goals, performance standards, policies/procedures, budgets, and project plans. Director also serves as liaison to the University of Maryland Medical System Privacy Officer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION

· Department Oversight

· Assures compliant operations of all Health Information Management functions

· Selects, orients, trains and evaluates department staff.

· Recommends resource needs for the department

· Develops policies and procedures

· Maintains appropriate productivity levels

· Creates ...