Director of HIM Operations
Essential Job Functions
Direct the HIM operations functions to ensure consistent operating in accordance to the Firm’s policies and procedures.
Develop the infrastructure support framework to enable revenue growth, enhanced profitability and/or productivity.
Identify, develop, and implement best practices and procedures for internal and external operational improvements.
Direct the overall audit and compliance requirements needed to comply with Federal, State and Local laws as well as client contract requirements
Oversee the Accounts Receivable process to ensure collection and low AR percentage is maintained.
Analyze and ensure compliance with operational KPI metrics.
Serve as Liaison with Corporate concerning administrative matters in regard to client, consultant, and/or core employee matters.
Collaborate with executive leadership to evaluate and adjust processes to improve operational efficiency and provide operational excellence.
Participate in formulating HIM market strategy and make recommendations on major business decisions.
Coordinate and ensure escalated issues are resolved.
Ensure employees are trained in new and existing systems and processes.
Develop annual budget requirements for operations teams.
Perform duties in compliance with Company’s policies and procedures, including but not limited to those related to HIPAA and compliance.
Key Success Indicators/Attributes
Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced, changing environment.
Demonstrate strong organizational skills and be detail oriented.
Ability to self-motivate and self-direct.
Ability to achieve set goals and deadlines.
Demonstrate strong time management skills.
Demonstrate excellent leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate the ability to analyze and problem solve.
Demonstrate strong commitment to team environment.
Proficient handling difficult situations and human relations issues with professionalism and respect.
Ability to maintain professionalism when interacting with internal and external customers.
Proficient personal computer skills with MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
Supervisory Responsibility
Yes, has the following direct reports: Regional Coding Manager, Coding Supervisor, Coding Manager, Registry Manager, Registry Supervisor, Interim HIM Director.
Work Environment
This job operates in a remote home office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. This position occasionally requires long hours and weekend work.
Travel
Travel required; up to 20%
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employees may perform other duties as assigned.
Founded in 2003, Omega Healthcare Management Services® (Omega Healthcare) empowers healthcare to thrive via intelligent solutions that optimize revenue cycle operations, administrative workflows, care coordination, and clinical research on a global scale. The company works with providers, payers, life science companies, medical device manufacturers, health technology firms, researchers, and industry partners to amplify teams with robust technology, specialty expertise, and operational support. Omega Healthcare serves more than 350 healthcare organizations with 35,000 skilled workers in the United States, India, Colombia, and the Philippines. For more information, visit www.omegahms.com
AAP/EEO Statement
Omega Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, and genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Omega Healthcare also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
Omega Healthcare makes reasonable accommodations when needed for applicants and candidates with disabilities or religious observances. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or any other part of the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].