Health Information Management Associate Jobs in Iowa

We are seeking a Health Information Manager to join our team at UnityPoint Health! This position has an emphasis on Release of Information. The Manager oversees the day-to-day management of Health Information Management (HIM) functions in the hospital(s) and clinic(s) to achieve and maintain effective, efficient operations. Additionally, this role is responsible for optimizing performance in a rapidly changing health care environment to ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational rules, regulations, and policies. 

Location: Remote/Hybrid opportunities available - applicants must reside within the UnityPoint Health footprint of Iowa, Illinois, or Wisconsin - some travel required  

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm 

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:   

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Leadership & Management: 

• Manages HIM to ensure achievement of organizational and departmental goals through organizing, implementing and monitoring processes. 
• Ensures assigned function(s) in the HIM Department are performed in accordance with federal, state and/or hospital requirements. 
• Monitors and recommends adjustments to department practices to ensure compliance with applicable certification, licensure, and accreditation requirements.  
• Schedules and monitors new staff orientation and ongoing education for successful job performance. 
• Conducts annual performance appraisals for assigned team members.  
• Ensures departmental policies and procedures and job descriptions are current. 
• Monitors FTEs, operational and capital budget for the department. 
• Investigates budget variance and initiates corrective actions when necessary. 
• Provides guidance to the organization on matters related to protected health information management. 
• Supervises team by motivating, mentoring, coaching and providing guidance to team to deliver high-quality, cost-effective services. Facilitates the ongoing learning, well-being, professional satisfaction and development of staff through training, work assignments, increased responsibility, and mentoring. 
• Keeps apprised of leading HIM practices for implementation within UPH. 
• Provides direct supervision and leadership to staff to ensure effective, efficient operations, optimizing performance and continually improving quality in a vastly changing health care environment. 
• Presents data, strategies, and progress towards goals in various governance management forums.
• Develops procedures and policies for the operation of department, process and team members. 
• Maintains regular and consistent communication with staff, HIM leadership, and hospital administration. 
• Shares concerns with and/or escalate team issues to the Executive Director of HIM & Coding, as appropriate. 
• Establishes, fosters and maintains positive relationships with staff, Medical Staff, other UPH departments (IT and CBO) and external customers (i.e., third party payors, auditors). 

Quality Assurance: 

• Performs quarterly Quality Assurance reviews for applicable HIM functions.  
• Responsible for the monitoring of productivity and holds team members accountable for meeting metrics and standards. 
• Establishes metrics and benchmarks for to support quality assurance and other HIM functions. 
• Monitor metrics, data, and trends for the organization related to HIM function.  Shares concerns, solutions and/or information with the Executive Director of HIM & Coding. 

Education:

• Required: Associate degree in Health Information Management  
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management  

Experience: 

• Required: Three years’ experience in Health Information Management with 1-year experience in management of a HIM Department
• Preferred: Five years’ experience in Health Information Management with two years’ experience in management of a HIM Department
• Preferred: Release of Information experience 

Licenses/Certifications:

• Required: Current RHIT or RHIA or willing to obtain one of these certifications within 6 months of hire 
• Required: Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons