Working Title: DCT HIMS Assistant Director

Job Class: Direct Care and Treatment Manager 1

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 81237

• Location : Statewide

• Telework Eligible : Yes - This position has a flexible work arrangement that may allow for Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) or a mixture of working in our office and Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf)

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/23/2024

• Closing Date : 11/12/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Human Services / DHS Manager

• Division/Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT HIMS Asst Ldr

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $40.26 - $58.20 / hourly; $84,062 - $121,521 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment.

Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is seeking an individual to join our DCT Health Information Management Services (HIMS) Leadership Team for an exciting and rewarding opportunity as a DCT HIMS Assistant Director! This position will be a part of a larger DCT HIMS leadership team that collectively works together to oversee DCT’s health information systems to ensure compliance, efficiency, and the safeguarding of patient data and is a custodian of the legal record for DCT. This position works across DCT and in partnership with DCT Executive Leaders, Forensic Services, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Services (MHSATS), Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP), Ambulatory Services, Community Based Services (CBS), counties, system vendors, and MNIT to improve planning and analytics to achieve desired outcomes. This position will directly supervise and manage HIM responsibilities of the Forensic HIMS staff and the Commitment Coordination Team, working closely with DCT staff and counties.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Provide direction and oversight to all DCT HIMS staff.

• Provide leadership in the implementation, integration, and ongoing evolution and adoption of information systems while ensuring the integrity of the medical record.

• Manage staff providing leadership and direction for those individuals directly supervised, for others within the DCT HIMS department, and others who have HIM responsibilities within DCT.

• Oversee the development and promote acceptance of and use of technology that supports the delivery of person-centered services and efficient user of resources.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience: Leadership experience can include:

• Experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead;

• Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g., ELI, L4);

• A paid/unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee (e.g., Employee Resource Group) - experience must include:

• 1+ year of experience identifying issues, goals, and strategic actions.

• 100+ hours per year time commitment

AND

Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician or Registered Health Information Administrator by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

AND

Four (4) years of HIMS or EHR experience in a healthcare setting, which may include record management, coding, EHR system administration, and/or health information management. Experience must include the following:

• Experience planning for and managing change processes, as well as identifying opportunities for development and process improvement.

• Experience working with data analytics and qualitative analysis.

• Experience communicating complex information to a wide variety of audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a supervisor or managerial role.

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS)

• Experience with current state and federal law, rules, regulations and procedures, and accreditation and licensing requirements relative to record and health information management, court orders, data privacy and access, and release of information.

• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.