Lead, Health Information Management Tech

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Job Title: Lead, Health Information Management Tech

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Day
Location: Silver Spring

Position Purpose

Coordinates chart processing and health information management (HIM) workflows to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant medical record completion. Leads staff activities, monitors productivity and quality, and supports revenue cycle performance by ensuring record availability for coding and billing. Serves as a subject matter expert and lead technician supporting HIM operations, systems, and regulatory compliance. Supports Birth Registrar roles and ensures appropriate and timely reporting and record completion.

 

As a “Lead, Health Information Management Tech” you will:

• Leads daily chart processing operations, ensuring all records are received, prepped, assembled, and processed within defined timelines. Provides day-to-day leadership for HIM department.

• Coordinates staffing, volumes, and workflow to meet daily productivity and turnaround goals. 

• Assigns and prioritizes work to HIM staff to maintain efficient throughput. 

• Ensures accurate assembly, analysis, and preparation of records for scanning and electronic storage. 

• Oversees barcode generation, document preparation, loose report processing, and record tracking. 

• Monitors chart deficiencies and missing documentation and follows up appropriately. 
• Conducts routine and ad hoc audits of chart assembly and scanning quality. 
• Supports regulatory reporting, compliance initiatives, and audit readiness. 
• Serves as a technical expert for HIM systems including EHR and document imaging. Coordinates troubleshooting with IT and appropriate vendors.
• Provides day-to-day leadership for Birth Registrars. Ensures compliance with required birth reporting requirements.
• Communicates with physicians, departments, and vendors to resolve documentation issues. Partners with coding and revenue cycle teams to ensure efficient and effective HIM operations.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma required; Associate degree preferred 
• Experience: 3–5 years HIM or medical records experience required. Leadership experience preferred.
• Certification: RHIT, RHIA preferred 

 

 

 

Pay Range: $19.58 - $28.41

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

 

FT/PT Benefit eligible Roles:

**0.4 FTE (16 hours weekly) up to 1.0 FTE (40 hours weekly)

 

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.  
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.  
• Free onsite parking.  
• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.   
• Referral Rewards Program 

Position Highlights:

• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.  
• Free onsite parking.  
• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.   
• Referral Rewards Program 

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves the two most populous counties in Maryland, Montgomery and Prince George’s, with a commitment to being the most trusted provider of health-care services in the area. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan. Holy Cross Hospital, in Silver Spring, is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is the first hospital in the nation built on a community college campus, enhanced by an educational partnership. The Holy Cross Health Network operates primary-care practices and affordable health centers, and offers a wide range of innovative, community-based health and wellness programs. Specialty care, home care and hospice services round out Holy Cross Health’s high-quality and coordinated continuum of care that aims to improve health and let you live life on your own terms.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. 

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.