Health Information Manager
Job Description
Operating Title
Health Information ManagerSummary of Position
This is a part-time non-benefited, year-round position; approximately 16 hours per week.
The position provides flexibility for in-person or hybrid work location with an expectation to be on-site for necessary meetings.
Campus Location
DurhamRequired Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
FTE
.4Salary Information
Posting Number
ASP0845FY24Open Date
05/10/2024Open Until Filled
YesAdditional Job Information
Responsible for communicating solutions, influencing clinical style practices, behaviors and attitudes towards clinical technology, and reviewing current practices surrounding the EHR.
Implement policy and procedures to support health information management in a digital environment consistent with AAAHC accreditation standards.
Maintain the overall use of the EHR to ensure quality documentation, data collection, privacy and confidentiality as it relates to state and federal law.
Follow guidelines established by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and notify clinicians of deficiencies.
Recommend implementation of new system functionality to further the goals and
objectives of H&W’s clinical and strategic initiatives.
Work with clinical staff to develop, edit, and customize applications for documentation in the EHR including scheduling & questionnaires.
Assist in developing and standardizing template design for optimal use and navigation by clinical staff.
Develop training curriculum and instruct staff in the use of EHR with ongoing training and guidance as needed.
Act as an internal support to end-users with application issues and work towards resolution.
Work with staff clinicians to ensure they are getting records completed within the required timeframe.
Prepare records and reports for committee review as required.
Create and manage new employee set up and permissions in the EHR per their job responsibilities.
Assist in establishing and maintaining procedures for the collection, coding, abstracting, filing and retrieval of medical records.
Manage the release of health information by handling all requests and inquires for
patient information and dispersing that information to various places including customers, students, healthcare providers caregivers, insurance companies, legal entities and other clinical organizations.
Track the releases in the EHR to provide an accounting for disclosure at the patient’s request per federal guidelines (HIPAA).
Consult with the USNH attorney for legal requests that involve subpoenas and court orders.
Serve as a resource for H&W administration and other staff regarding health information issues, rules and regulations and accreditation standards (i.e. HIPAA, AAAHC).
Manage compliance efforts for entrance requirements of first year students.
Monitor immunization compliance to maintain information that will be used to assess the overall health risk to the campus community in the event of an epidemic.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Institution Information
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