Registered Health Information Admistrator (17595)
Perot Systems (South West Virginia, West Virginia)

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Job Description: Perot Systems Corporation is a worldwide provider of information technology services and business solutions to a broad range of clients. We are currently looking for a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) to join our team in Huntington, West Virginia. The compliance / privacy officer serves as the process owner for activities that serve to provide appropriate access to, and protect the privacy and integrity of patient and provider information. The compliance / privacy officer works with others to make sure products comply with applicable laws and standards governing privacy and security. Job Responsibilities: Under the general supervision of the medical group manager, oversees the department administrative and operational activities of health information and transcription. Oversee development and implementation of policies and procedures relating to record maintenance, ICD-9-CM coding, CPT and HCPCS coding, release of information, record retention and transcription. Design and oversee maintenance of systems that meet accreditation association standards and accepted professional practices. Assist in organizational preparedness for accreditation surveys. Maintain department statistics on work volume, productivity and accuracy for use in long range planning and budgeting. Perform process evaluations, with the assistance of supervisory staff, to determine and improve overall department performance. Serve as chairperson of the facility Quality Improvement Committee. Serve as chairperson of the Medical Record Committee. Evaluate and recommend new technology to assist the departments in performance of their duties. Negotiate with vendors for purchases, Requests for Proposal and ongoing service, making final decisions about competing quotations. Oversee the development of and adherence to budgets for the Health Information and Transcription departments. Perform other duties as assigned, consistent with the general scope of this position, which may not be listed in this position description. Required Skills: 3-5 years supervisory experience is required with experience in a physician practice setting desirable Must be able to delegate duties while maintaining overall responsibility for completion of tasks General computer skills Systems analysis training Understanding of the legal system Basic accounting knowledge Negotiation skills Strong communication skills Desired Skills: Physician practice experience Minimum Educational Requirements: Bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education Certifications or Other Professional Credentials: Certification and experience in Health Information Management required RHIT or RHIA credentialed status preferred Certification in coding desirable Perot Systems is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Perot Systems Corporation to encourage and support equal employment opportunity for all Associates and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran status.

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Minimum Education Required: Associate Years of Experience Required: 3-5 Years Expected Travel Time: None