What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Health Information Management (HIM) position at ABC?
Job Description
Job Description
Position Overview
The Director of Health Information Management (HIM) is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the HIM department. This role involves developing and implementing departmental goals, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards, managing operations, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, critical thinking abilities, and a commitment to maintaining the integrity of health information.
Essential Functions
Strategic Planning :
Develop and implement departmental goals, plans, and standards aligned with clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical objectives.
Operational Oversight :
Direct and evaluate departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to meet performance and quality objectives.
Plan and monitor staffing activities, including hiring, onboarding, evaluations, disciplinary actions, and ongoing education initiatives.
Budget Management :
Prepare, monitor, and evaluate departmental budgets to ensure compliance with allocated funding.
Audit Coordination :
Coordinate and direct internal and external audits to maintain compliance and address any identified issues.
Professional Development :
Create and foster an environment that encourages professional growth and development for team members.
Quality Assurance :
Ensure the department remains focused on its critical role in the continuum of care and meets quality control standards.
Non-Essential Functions
Review and comply with LifePoint’s Code of Conduct and all relevant company and division policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
Education :
Associate’s Degree or Graduate of a Program in Discipline (Required)
Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)
Skills :
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to function effectively in a high-stress environment and take appropriate actions.
Certifications : RHIT (Required)
RHIA (Preferred)
Registration with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Benefits Include : 401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
