JD McCarty Center is an organization that provides inpatient and outpatient therapy services to children with developmental disabilities. We are currently seeking a Health Information Manager to join our team!
The position requires a 40-hour work week with standard hours being Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
On Site - Norman, Oklahoma
Salary: $55,000.00 based on experience
Make a Difference Through Leadership in Pediatric Healthcare
J.D. McCarty Center is seeking a knowledgeable, organized, and motivated Health Information Manager to lead our Health Information Department and serve as the organization's designated HIPAA Privacy Officer.
Located in Norman, Oklahoma. JDMC is a specialized 36-bed pediatric hospital providing inpatient and outpatient services for children with developmental disabilities.
This position offers the opportunity to manage health information operations without the high-volume coding and billing demands typically associated with larger hospitals.
Responsible for the overall administration of the Health Information Department, including staff supervision, departmental budgeting, medical records and coding oversight, and regulatory compliance. Works closely with clinical personnel, Business Office, Information Technology, and organizational leadership to maintain accurate, secure, and accessible health information.
Responsibilities
Department Leadership, Administration, and Budget Management
· Plan, direct, and oversee the daily operations of the Health Information Department, ensuring efficient workflows, effective resource utilization, and compliance with organizational policies.
· Supervise departmental employees, including recruitment, onboarding, training, scheduling, performance evaluations, coaching, and corrective or disciplinary actions in accordance with organizational personnel policies.
· Manage departmental staffing, workload distribution, timekeeping, leave requests, and attendance to maintain appropriate operational coverage.
· Develop, administer, and monitor the departmental operating budget, including personnel expenses, supplies, equipment, software, and other operational needs.
· Review departmental expenditures, identify budgetary variances, and recommend adjustments to ensure responsible stewardship of organizational resources.
· Assess staffing, equipment, technology, and professional development needs and prepare budget requests and resource recommendations for leadership consideration.
· Establish departmental goals, performance standards, policies, and procedures that support organizational priorities.
· Monitor departmental productivity, employee performance, service quality, and compliance indicators; implement improvements and corrective actions as needed.
· Maintain departmental administrative records, personnel documentation, and required operational reports.
· Collaborate with organizational leadership, Human Resources, Finance, and other departments on personnel matters, budget planning, purchasing, and operational improvements.
Health Information, Coding, and Documentation Oversight
· Oversee health information and medical records operations for the hospital's inpatient and outpatient services.
· Direct and monitor inpatient and outpatient coding processes to promote accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable coding guidelines.
· Supervise coding and documentation workflows, address deficiencies, and provide appropriate guidance and training to staff.
· Monitor medical record completion and collaborate with clinical personnel to resolve documentation deficiencies.
· Coordinate with the Business Office and clinical staff to address coding, documentation, and reimbursement-related questions.
· Support accurate documentation and coding associated with the hospital's per diem inpatient reimbursement model and outpatient services.
· Oversee release-of-information activities, medical record requests, and record retention practices.
· Maintain internal…