Health Information Manager

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POSITION SPECIFICS

University Health Services is seeking applicants for a Health Information Manager.

The Health Information Manager leads the unit's health records department and ensures that office procedures, as well as rules and regulations governing the collection and maintenance of healthcare data, are followed. This position maintains up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in Health Information Management/Healthcare IT specific to medical record management.

Responsibilities:

Lead the unit's healthcare records department; communicate goals, objectives, and initiatives to staff and ensure their compliance with relevant state and federal regulations

Oversee the department's documentation processes, including planning, organizing, and directing the collection, retrieval, disclosure, storage, and destruction of protected health information (PHI)

Assign staff duties and responsibilities; develop and implement new unit policies and procedures

Ensure medical records standards are met; develop, implement, monitor, measure, evaluate, analyze, and adjust department quality initiatives to ensure compliance with quality standards

Review, test, and make recommendations for the use and purchase of new electronic health record software modules

Serve as liaison to campus health team on records management issues

Review and authorize record disclosures and consult with the University's Office of General Counsel on complex attorney, subpoena, law enforcement, and power of attorney issues

May manage and oversee the delivery of specific compliance programs

Interview, hire, train, and evaluate workforce staff

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree

8+ years of relevant experience, includes 3+ years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Required Certifications:

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $61,800.00 - $89,600.00.

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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page .

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