Director of Health Information Management

Department:

Health Information Management

Shift:

Primarily Days (United States of America)

Employee Type:

Regular

Per Diem Type (if applicable):

Minimum Pay Range:

$70.48 – $88.10

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Health Information Management (HIM) Director’s primary role is over the functions of health information management. The HIM Director is accountable for the overall organization, coordination, management and oversight of the activities of the Health Information Management Department. This includes but is not limited to coding, abstracting, privacy and transcription. This position leads and directs health information management services across the health system, striving for compliance and promoting best practices and education in all areas related to coding, documentation, and the maintenance of the legal electronic health record. Maintains and evolves a highly available computing environment including but not limited to the electronic medical record, meaningful use measures, coding and transcription software. Important factors to the success of this position are the strategic planning for process improvement and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with other key leaders, staff and physicians.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Management or relevant field required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credential through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) required; must be in good standing.
• AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM-PCS Trainer credential preferred.
• CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) through AHIMA, preferred.

Knowledge:

• Minimum five years’ experience as a Health Information Management Director or Manager required.
• Must have solid experience in automated/electronic medical records.
• Extensive knowledge of Health Information laws and regulations, federal and state programs, budgets, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and compliance.

Skills:

• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be skilled in delegating, decision making, team building and managing conflict and change
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
• Must have the ability to reprioritize workload as needed, meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks at once.

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