DIRECTOR OF HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
MERCY HOSPITAL BAKERSFIELD, BAKERSFIELD, CA
(Full time)

TITLE (REQ ID): DIRECTOR OF HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT:HEALTH INFORMATION MGMT
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:FT
SHIFT: DAY
HOURS PER PAY PERIOD: 80
SHIFT HOURS: 8HOUR
FACILITY: 
LOCATION: BAKERSFIELD, CA
FACILITY INFORMATION
 

Mercy and Mercy Southwest Hospitals are part of Catholic Healthcare West, which is the 8th largest Healthcare System in the United States with 42 facilities on the West Coast and 49,000 employees. Located in the Southern San Joaquin Valley of Central California, we offer the conveniences of a metropolitan area with a "price tag" that makes us one of the most affordable places to live in California. Founded in 1910, Mercy Hospitals in Bakersfield continue to successfully reflect the values of the Sisters of Mercy with --the Spirit of Mercy-- nurtured by our family of employees every day. The Mercy Hospitals are located on 2 campuses, including a NEW Level II Emergency Department, a new ICU along with new Tele beds at our Mercy Southwest campus. Mercy Southwest campus is also home to our highly respected Family Birth Center honored by the Bakersfield Californian as the --Best place in Bakersfield to have a baby.-- In addition, Mercy Southwest was just voted the --Best Hospital in Kern County.-- We are especially proud of our leadership, which helps us nurture the performance and strength of our team. Employees enjoy the encouragement of a management team that wants everyone to succeed. Many of our employees have been with us for more than 20 years, contributing to and benefiting from our continued growth and expansion.

Some major benefits at Mercy Hospitals:
FREE health insurance premiums for you and your dependents
Paid life insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Retirement and Pension Plans
Paid time off for vacation and holidays
Mercy Hospital and Mercy Southwest Hospitals are smoke-free facilities.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
 

Supervises and directs all Medical Record Department functions. Ensures the maintenance of complete and accurate patient medical records. Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates the activities of all the Medical Records Department staff. Functions as a liaison between the department and Administration, medical staff and other departments. Facilitates effective management of patient accounts receivables through timely and accurate coding and abstracting.

Three years previous medical records management experience. Three years previous experience dealing with the public.
Associate of Arts, bachelor--s degree preferred.
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) preferred.
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) required.
Experience in health information systems and/or healthcare finance preferred. Possesses excellent communication skills, leadership ability in motivating and empowering staff, and the ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of management. Operates in a productive, self-motivated and forward-thinking manner. Develops and maintains excellent team-oriented relationships with managers and staff.
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( AllHealthcareJobs Job ID:591911 last updated on 11/21/2009)


        
         

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