| Lead team in coding knowledge and support. |
| Guiding the HIM Team as a support group for Medical Staff, Administration, Business Office, and other team members/groups throughout PCH |
| Developing effective procedures to meet the licensing regulations, accreditation standards, and the goals of PCH |
| Performing HIM procedures when necessary to reduce or prevent backlogs |
| Updating policies and procedure manuals as changes are made as well as job descriptions and evaluations |
| Designing and revising health information forms; taking to proper committee for approval |
| Participating in prepayment and retrospective audits for all payers |
| Preparing annual budget; reviewing monthly budget reports |
| Collaborating with Administration and other departments to develop the most effective interdepartmental procedures |
| Collaborates with contracted partners to perform accurate and timely coding. |
| Serves as an information resource to hospital and clinics for privacy and HIM related issues |
| Communicating information to the Finance department to facilitate prompt accurate reimbursement for the hospital |
| Collaborates with the Security Officer to investigate and report inappropriate access and disclosure of PHI |
| Participates in the development, implementation, and ongoing compliance monitoring of all business associates and agreements, to ensure all privacy concerns, requirements, and responsibilities are addressed |
| Performs supervisory functions, including but not limited to, making employment decisions regarding hiring, promoting, demoting and terminating, conducting performance appraisals and coaching and developing associates |
