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At Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH), we realize that in order to provide our surrounding communities with excellent care, we must begin by providing our employees with that same care and appreciation. We offer rich opportunities to develop and grow professionally, an environment of excellence in patient care, and the awareness that everything we accomplish is a direct outgrowth of the superb efforts and dedication of our employees.

As a non-profit system of almost 4000 employees, we have won national acclaim for our cancer, cardiac, stroke, bariatric, breast imaging, and rehabilitation services.

Position Summary
Manages Health Information Services involving release of information, medical
record processing, MyChart Patient Inquiries, audits and investigations

Job Roles
Safety
• Manages processes effectively in regard to employee safety.
Record Keeping
• Maintains all required records, reports, statistics, logs, files and other
documents as required, including but not limited to payroll, schedules and
status changes.
Department Management
• Maintains accountability for department, making independent decisions to
implement strategies and programs for patient care.
• Delegates authority and accountability to staff to ensure optimal outcomes
and staff engagement.
• Evaluates effectiveness of unit/department based programs and processes to
ensure optimal outcomes.
Process Improvement
• Promotes a culture of process improvement by establishing unit/department
based programs that supports the system’s process improvement goals.
• Actively participates on system-wide or hospital-based teams.
Staffing
• Manages the unit/department effectively in regards to staffing and staff
supervision.
Role Specific Responsibilities
• Collaborates with HI Corporate Director and hospital leadership in
developing hospital related health information policies and procedures
• Assist the Privacy Officer and/or act on privacy related matters in according to
policies and procedures as delegated by Privacy Officer .
• Collaborates with SIH HI leadership and hospital leadership in health information
operational strategies and needs
• Manages and supervises the day-to-day operations of the SIH the health
information department and staff, that includes but is not limited to:
o Release of Information functions in response to request of medical records
by patients, insurers, workman’s comp, healthcare providers, agencies and
organizations.
o Document Management and Chart Analysis functions to assure a
complete patient medical record.
o Monitoring, managing and communicating provider documentation needs.
o Birth Certificate intake and completion process.
• Reporting required statistics and data to state registries. Performs ongoing
review of medical record related accreditation and regulatory standards. Take
action as required to meet the standards.
• Performs HIPAA audits, investigations, and training.

Education
• Required associate degree in Health Information Technology
• Preferred bachelor’s degree in health information management or healthcare
management.

Licenses and Certification
• RHIA or RHIT preferred

Experience and Skills
• 3 years Technical experience