Health Information Management Officer

The Health Information Management Officer (HIM) maintains patients’ confidential medical records in electronic and paper-based systems ensuring that the quality of the record is complete by careful analysis of accuracy and appropriate entries.

Primary Responsibilities: The successful candidate maintains all patient records in the hospital systems (manual & electronic) that safeguards the privacy and security of patient confidential medical information. He/she anticipates, plans and initiates archiving of records in accordance with retention policies and schedules. Also Analyses all discharged patient records for completeness, including timeliness and accuracy according to policy and industry standards. The candidate reviews and verifies all entries made by physicians and other patient care providers to ensure completeness, including timeliness and accuracy, according to policy, industry standards and adherence with established protocol. This includes ensuring proper authorization, including ID verification prior to releasing of information. The candidate receives and process requests for “Release of Information” as per policy for patients, attorneys, private physicians and health care providers, insurance companies and law enforcement. Also records and maintains vital statistical data.

Qualifications and Experience: The successful candidate should have an Associate’s Degree preferably in Health Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field; certification as a Registered Health Information Technician is preferred where a Medical Coding and Billing Certificate would be an asset. Must have a minimum of three (3) years working experience in a hospital or physician medical records department OR a High School graduate with five (5) years’ experience in a hospital or physician medical records department specifically handling extensive filing and coding systems that entail confidential and sensitive information. Knowledge of medical terminology, patient registration system, hospital revenue cycle, health insurance practices, industry regulatory requirements and Data Protection and Privacy Laws and Regulations would be an asset.