Performs supervisory functions for the Health Information Management Department (medical records) and Word Processing Department (medical transcription). Establishes policies and procedures for the operations of the departments, provides technical expertise in the areas of assignment to department staff, monitors compliance with all national professional standards, federal and state laws, and accrediting and licensing agencies. Collects statistical data and prepares reports for use by senior managers, WV Department of Health and Human Resources, various hospital committees and Governing Board. The selected applicants must complete a chemical urinalysis and breath analysis drug screening test. All employees are subject to drug and alcohol testing for probable cause as set forth in agency and bureau policies. All applicants selected must successfully complete a background check. This is a tobacco free campusSHRP27013
Education: | High school diploma or the equivalent. |
Licensure/Certifications: | Accreditation as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) from the American Health Information Management Association, which was formerly known as an Accredited Record Technician (ART) by the American Medical Record Association. |
Experience: | Three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid clerical or administrative experience involving recordkeeping or data entry. |
Internal Applicants Only: | One (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a Medical Records Assistant may substitute for the required experience. Applicants must still have the required licensure/certification and education to qualify. |
Substitution Information: Additional education may substitute for the required experience based on a year-for-year basis or as determined by the Office of Shared Administration Equivalency Chart.
William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital, located in Weston, West Virginia, is a 200-bed acute psychiatric care facility owned and operated by the West Virginia Department of Health Facilities. William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital holds accreditation from The Joint Commission and certification by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS). The hospital offers a wide range of services to patients either committed to the hospital through civil commitment or, in the case of forensic patients, ordered through the judicial system. Through ongoing collaboration with West Virginia University’s Department of Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry, a variety of medical and clinical professionals partner with the hospital’s own staff to work diligently with patients to achieve a smooth transition back to the community after discharge.
