Director of Health Information Management

Position Summary:

The HIM Director is accountable to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for managing the health information management (HIM) services.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare HIM reports, including those for performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality at all times.
• Collaborate with MPH providers and various ancillary departments.
• Oversee the daily activities of the medical records team.
• Attend medical staff meetings and other hospital gatherings as necessary.
• Act as a liaison with CMR and Correct Care, Inc.
• Assist ancillary departments with ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding.
• Generate reports as requested by the CEO and CFO.
• Manage and forward employee PTO requests to HR.
• Ensure timely processing of bi-weekly payroll.
• Prepare departmental and medical staff performance improvement reports.
• Participate in creating and enforcing HIM policies and procedures.
• Compile necessary state reports.
• Exhibit comprehensive knowledge of the Health Information Department’s operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management.
• Current RHIA certification.
• At least five years of experience in HIM, including two years in a hospital management role.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines efficiently.