Director Health Information Management

DIRECTOR, HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Position Summary:

Provides leadership, direction, and administrative oversight for all aspects of the Health Information Management (HIM) Department. Responsible for record processing and completion, transmission, indexing, abstracting, and the timeliness and accuracy of acute and ambulatory coding, as well as filing, storage, trauma registry, transcription, retrieval, release of information, physician suspension processes, and maintenance of related systems and workflows. Ensures overall management of HIM department activities, including the development, implementation, and compliance with policies and procedures for all health information functions. Represents the health center in all matters related to areas of responsibility and maintains active communication with health center leadership and staff.

Benefits Information:

Offering a comprehensive benefits package including vacation/ETO, sick time/EIB, Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401(k), and more.

Submission Requirements

Position Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Science or a related field, or a documented plan to complete a Bachelor’s degree. [REQUIRED]

Minimum Experience

• Five years of management/supervisory experience. [REQUIRED]
• Five years of medical coding experience. [REQUIRED]
• Experience working with HIPAA regulations is preferred. [PREFERRED]

Required Registration/License/Certification

• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). [REQUIRED]
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) is highly preferred. [HIGHLY PREFERRED]