The HIM Operations Administrator assists in the development and evolution of the overall strategy for the Franciscan Alliance HIM Division operations. This position provides oversight to the Manager HIM Operations and Manager HIM Chart Completion on document imaging processes for all system hospitals and joint ventures and workflow, while being mindful of corporate HIM strategy and direction. These processes include but are not limited to prepping, scanning, and indexing medical record documents, medical record completion, DNB escalation functions, record retention and destruction, regulatory/accreditation compliance, medical record integrity; confidentiality and security; electronic health record content, build, workflow. This position also participates in corporate projects.
WHO WE ARE
With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Interacts and communicates with Information Technology management to ensure optimal use of installed technology, identification of future needs and assistance with system updates.
Assists in HIM updates, enhancements, and implementation of new technology.
Collaborates and acts as a resource to HIM Manager to promote standardization, implementation of best practice, automation and system enhancements.
Provides oversight for all hospital and JV HIM responsibilities and system administrative functions according to established workflow guidelines.
Understands integration efforts and participates in document mapping, content, and maintenance of the Electronic Health Record.
Assesses and makes recommendations on HIM operational workflows, drives standardization, and identifies process improvement opportunities through continuous monitoring and feedback gained through coworker focus groups, department meetings, engagement surveys.
Prepares for external agency reviews of all hospitals and JVs; ensures HIM compliance with relevant accreditation, certification, and government agencies.
Formulates action plans related to accreditation survey findings, monitoring, and implementing required workflow changes to comply with standards.
Develops policies, procedures, and guidelines for health information standard compliance for all hospitals and joint ventures and collaborates with clinical areas on policies for standards which cross accreditation manual chapters.
Participates in all system wide accreditation preparation meetings and engages in region/ministry specific accreditation initiatives.
Research new and revised regulatory agency requirements, implementing necessary changes for ongoing compliance and assist in promoting a survey-ready culture.
Participates in Medical Staff and system Quality/Information Management committees requiring HIM attendance, submits required reports and presents relevant data.
Develops and submits metrics and quality measures in compliance with each facility's Quality Improvement Plan and provides required evaluations related to contracted services quarterly, or within the established timeline.
Provides input into departmental budget development. Identifies and recommends budget items.
Works with stakeholders to develop, monitor, and optimize process performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting metrics.
Hybrid role, Onsite and Work from home
Franciscan Onsite locations (ESSC Indianapolis IN, CBO Hammond, IN or Lafayette, IN)
QUALIFICATIONS
Associate's Degree - Required
Bachelor's Degree - Preferred
5 years Health Information Management, Multi-Facility Experience - Required
3 years Electronic Health Record (EHR) - Required
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - Required
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - Required
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.
Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.
Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.
Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
Franciscan Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Franciscan Health and has not been reviewed or approved by Franciscan Health.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits include medical, dental, and vision with broad network options, plus added savings when using system hospitals, labs, imaging, pharmacies, and physicians. Feedback suggests health coverage is solid, though not best-in-class.
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Retirement Support — An employer-funded retirement contribution is available alongside 403(b) and 457(b) options with defined eligibility and vesting. Feedback suggests this structure supports long-term savings across many roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO accrues with service and certain provider roles cite robust allotted time off and CME. Feedback suggests the presence of EAP and additional programs adds breadth to time-away support.
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What We Do
The Franciscan Alliance healthcare ministry began in Lafayette, Ind., in 1875. Today, Franciscan Alliance is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest with 12 hospital campuses in Indiana and Illinois, approximately 20,000 employees and a number of nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence. Hospitals include: Franciscan Health Crown Point, Franciscan Health Michigan City, Franciscan Health Crawfordsville, Franciscan Health Lafayette East, Franciscan Health Indianapolis, Franciscan Health Carmel, Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Franciscan Health Mooresville, Franciscan Health Hammond, Franciscan Health Dyer, Franciscan Health Munster and Franciscan Beacon Hospital in Indiana; and Franciscan Health Olympia Fields in Illinois. For more information, visit FranciscanHealth.org. With more than 850 primary and specialty care providers at over 260 locations in Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Physician Network is one of the largest and most respected multi-specialty physician networks in the Midwest providing convenient, comprehensive care
