Supervisor, Health Information Management ( Elmhur

at Breg, Inc in Elmhurst, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description

Join Our Team and Keep Moving Forward with Breg!
At Breg, we are dedicated to advancing orthopedic solutions that enhance the lives of patients and support healthcare professionals. As a leader in the orthopedic industry, we provide innovative products, consulting, technology, and services that help people move forward with confidence.
We are currently seeking a Supervisor, Health Information Management to join our team. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation and impact go hand in hand, this is the opportunity for you.
Who You Are
You are a forward-thinking professional who values collaboration, innovation, and making a meaningful difference. You bring expertise in your ability to demonstrate ownership and accountability; the ability to plan, execute, control and deliver; communicate effectively both written and verbal.
The Supervisor, Health Information Management (HIM) is responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising all aspects of the scanning and document retrieval functions within the HIM Department. This role ensures productivity, quality and compliance standards are consistently met through effective onsite leadership and daily operational
oversight. S/he leads onsite operations while partnering closely with management across multiple Breg locations through regular communication, reporting, and escalation of issues as appropriate. The Supervisor adjusts work assignments to ensure adequate coverage during peak periods, leaves, and vacancies, and prioritizes daily workloads to ensure timely completion of scanning and document retrieval activities. This role also supports continuous improvement initiatives and is responsible for employee training, coaching, and mentoring of HIM Specialists.
What You'll Do
As a Supervisor, Health Information Management, you will:
Provides direct supervision to the HIM team by managing scheduling, ensuring completion of required
competencies, enforcing adherence to Breg policies, procedures, work instructions, and standard operating
procedures (SOPs), while
Oversees departmental workflow to ensure productivity, compliance, and quality standards are met while
maintaining adherence to established workflows and supporting documentation, including work instructions,
policies and procedures, tip sheets, and job aids.
Responsible for training of new and existing HIM team members on workflows, privacy regulations, electronic
medical record (EMR) utilization, documentation standards, Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and
Supplies (DMEPOS) billing requirements, key performance indicators (KPIs), and quality expectations
Provides ongoing development, coaching, and support to the HIM team to strengthen capabilities and ensure
consistent achievement of role and performance expectations.
Ensures compliance to all policies governing patient privacy and access to protected health information (PHI),
ensuring that all workflows, documentation processes, and datahandling practices comply with Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), organizational privacy programs, and industry best practices
Manages staffing coverage to ensure coverage during peak periods, planned and unplanned absences, leaves, and
headcount vacancies, adjusting work assignments and prioritizing workloads to ensure proper coverage and timely
completion of scanning and document retrieval
Serves as a working manager, stepping in to provide handson operational support when needed, including
performing scanning, indexing, document retrieval, quality checks, workflow coverage, and issue resolution.
Administers EMR access for the HIM team to ensure timely retrieval of accurate, complete patient records
necessary for compliant DMEPOS billing.
Ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory, accreditation mandates and privacy requirements, including
HIPAA, and participates in activities related to development, implementation, and maintenance of patient privacy
and of all Breg policies, procedures, and programs.
Partners with Breg Sales, Service, and customers to resolve missing documentation and intake issues,
communicating trends, risks, and operational concerns to management to support departmental and organizational
goals.
Implements process and policy changes under the direction of the Manager, Health Information Management and
other change leaders to support continuous improvement initiatives.
Oversees onsite facility needs including equipment and supplies and promptly communicates operational
disruptions (e.g., power or weatherrelated issues) to the appropriate leadership teams, including IT, Legal, and
Facilities.
Leadership responsibilities include the selection, development, performance management and... For full info follow application link.

Breg is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to a diverse work force and Drug Free work environment. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled