Health Information Administrator
Logansport, IN, US, 46947
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About Logansport State Hospital:
Logansport State Hospital is a state-operated inpatient psychiatric hospital for adults with mental illness. Using an interdisciplinary approach and evidence-based programming, we promote recovery and return of the individual to the community.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $39,000.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Oversee the daily operations of the Health Information Services Department and provide excellent customer service.
- Serve as hospital Health Insurance Portability & Accountability (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Liaison by tracking and follow-up on all privacy complaints, amendment requests, restriction requests, and accounting of disclosure requests.
- Participate in Hospital Governance by Chairing and participating in hospital committees and task groups.
- Train and direct the HIS Dept clerks in the performance of their duties (i.e. recordkeeping, chart analysis, information disclosure, preparation and submittal of court commitment reports, data entry into the Cerner electronic medical record, data entry into View Point State Psychiatric Hospital Admissions and Discharge Web Portal).
- Consult on ICD-10 and DSM-5 coding inquiries for accurate and timely coding of diseases and procedures for reimbursement and statistical report generation.
- Manage the disclosure of protected health information, ensuring that state and federal regulations are adhered to.
- Manage the generation of monthly, quarterly, and yearly statistical reports and specialized studies. Manage the collection of data and data tabulation by HIS staff. Design and write custom reports in the Cerner EMR.
- Manage the accuracy and timeliness of analysis of medical records according to Joint Commission (JC) standards and Medicare/Medicaid documentation regulations.
- Develop and implement FSSA and hospital privacy and security policies and procedures that meet federal and state regulations for patient health information.
- Oversee the retention and destruction of medical records, according to DMHA, state, and federal regulations.
- Develop and conduct concurrent and retrospective review studies of medical records according to The Joint Commission standards.
- Prepare health data for continuous performance improvement and JC accreditation surveys.
- Perform data entry for National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) Research Institute (NRI) reporting, as required by the Joint Commission.
- Maintain a working knowledge of state and federal confidentiality laws, and CMS regulations which govern mental health and medical record practices.
- Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
- Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
What You'll Need for Success:
The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have either
- a Bachelor’s Degree in a non-related field with 4+ years of experience, or
- an Associate’s Degree in a related field with 2+ years of experience, or
- an Associate’s Degree in a non-related field with 6+ years of experience,
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
- Familiarity of state and federal confidentiality codes, including HIPAA regulation.
- Understanding of the Joint Commission, CMS and state regulations regarding health information management.
- Ability to operate computers and coding software.
- Ability to compile reports as requested.
- Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
- Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.
- Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
Nearest Major Market: Kokomo
