JOIN US AS HIM SUPERVISOR!

Full Time 40 hours onsite in Devens, MA

The HIM Supervisor provides leadership and oversight for the HIM Department under the direction of the Director of HIM. This role is responsible for administrative and clerical functions related to health information, supervises Health Information Specialists, and ensures documents are processed in a coordinated and efficient manner across all clinical divisions and departments.

HIM Supervisor Responsibilities:

• Supervises HIM Specialist staff under the direction of the Director of HIM.
• Prepares schedules, monitors attendance, and submits timecards for HIM Specialists.
• Partners with the Director of HIM to develop workflows and best practices for EMR analysis, deficiency reporting, and release of information.
• Generates EMR reports and extracts data to support audits, reporting, and staff productivity.
• With the Director of HIM, assigns auditing, reporting, and data collection tasks to HIM Specialists.
• Leads ongoing quality assurance activities in collaboration with the CDI Specialist and Director of HIM.
• Analyzes HIM Specialist activity to ensure workflows and processes are followed, and monitors compliance with facility, state, and federal regulations.
• Serves as a liaison between HIM Specialists and clinical staff to resolve complex issues involving incomplete or delinquent medical records.
• Oversees HIM Specialists to ensure ROI requests are completed in compliance with federal and state requirements and The Vistas policies and procedures.
• Works with the Release of Information contractor to resolve issues and ensure compliance.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients, medical staff, and other hospital employees.
• Safeguards medical records in accordance with privacy regulations.
• Maintains HIPAA compliance for patient and agency records.
• Attends ongoing training sessions and team meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

HIM Supervisor will have:

• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• Two years of post-secondary education or five years of experience in a healthcare setting are preferred.
• Must hold a Release of Information credential or complete the AHIMA micro-credential within the first six months of employment.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission requirements and federal and state guidelines applicable to health record completeness and patient privacy.
• Knowledge of health information systems and data management.
• Knowledge of health record content and sequence.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all phases of work.
• Ability to process work within presented deadlines and time frames.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and large amounts of data.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.

When you join the growing TaraVista team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. As our team member, you’ll receive:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) match
• Employer paid short term disability (STD)
• Employer paid life and AD&D Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement

TaraVista is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.