Job Description
Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence! Cedars-Sinai was awarded the National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award 19 years in a row for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles. We also were awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year. This annual award recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have high levels of employee engagement. We provide an outstanding benefit package that includes healthcare, paid time off, and a 403(b). Join us! Discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals.
What will you be doing in this role?
The Health Information Manager is responsible for the successful day-to-day management and coordination of designated functions/sections of the Health Information Department within Release of Information and Privacy.
Functions in accordance with Cedars and Health Information Department guidelines and budgets with the oversight of Executive and Associate Director(s). As a member of the leadership team, works with supervisors and staff to develop each function/section's objectives to be consistent with the mission, vision and strategic goals of the department and organization. The manager achieves goals/objectives related to quality, productivity, team development, customer service and financial performance. Responsible for controlling resource usage and expenditures, leading various initiatives and accomplishing objectives and goals within the scope of coding and health information practice(s). This position is accountable to monitor operational progress and key performance indicators attainment, enhance staff productivity, improve service quality and excellence, promote employee satisfaction and ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations. Duties include:
- Demonstrates proficiency in the operation, regulatory and system aspects, and the interdependence of the functions/services within their scope of responsibility (SOR).
- Manages the functions (SOR) and establishes the productivity, quality and timeliness standards that serve as criteria for measuring operational success.
- Conduct customer service surveys or uses direct observation methods to measure the satisfaction levels of unit/departmental customers.
- Manages staff resources efficiently (ex. minimizes overtime, prevents service disruption due to vacancies); may use staffing analysis, alternate scheduling/coverage, position proposal, etc.
- Develops plans to resolve problems/deficiencies.
- Develops training program requirements (organizational and department) and ensures annual completion (ex. health and safety, corporate integrity and technical competency); Provides input for policy statements, drafts procedure documents and approves work papers.
- Promotes the growth and development of team members; serves as a mentor to supervisory team members.
- Ensures the timely issuance of performance evaluations, the delivery of feedback sessions, the development and monitoring of work plans.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Associate’s degree/college diploma in Health Information management or a related major required. Bachelor's degree preferred
- A minimum of 5 years of progressive supervisory experience required.
- Registered Health Info Admin (RHIA) or Registered Health Info Tech (RHIA) preferred.
Why Cedars-Sinai?
Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, paid vacation, and a 403(b), Cedar-Sinai takes pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.
Our compensation philosophy
We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Pay Transparency Non Discrimination Provision (PDF) (opens in new window)
Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai
We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve. Quality Care and Research—For All, By All (opens in new window).
Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu) and COVID-19. For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines such as COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy. Cedars-Sinai’s AA Policy Statement (PDF) (opens in new window)