Join a dynamic healthcare organization dedicated to providing high-quality care to patients across multiple sites. Our HIM department supports medical billing, compliance, and patient privacy while ensuring seamless healthcare operations. With a team of 14 professionals, including specialists across acute care, skilled nursing, oncology, and provider clinics, we are seeking a talented Director of HIM who can lead and optimize our services.

The Director of Health Information Management (HIM) will manage and oversee the HIM department’s day-to-day operations and strategic direction. This includes ensuring compliance with health information regulations, serving as Privacy Officer, supporting medical billing functions, and submitting timely, accurate reports to HCAI. The ideal candidate will have expertise in RHIT, CVPH, and HIMA standards and requirements, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities:

HCAI Reporting: Gather data internally across departments, identifying and resolving missing information. Prepare and submit accurate and compliant reports to Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) in a timely manner.

Team Support and Guidance: Act as a resource when HIM team members encounter challenges with obtaining responses from healthcare providers. Provide leadership and direction to ensure seamless collaboration between internal departments and clinics.

Privacy Officer Responsibilities: Monitor, investigate, and report on breaches while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and privacy laws. Develop and implement privacy policies and procedures to safeguard patient information.

Department Leadership: Oversee a diverse HIM team that includes 8 acute care specialists, 1 skilled nursing specialist, and 5 professionals supporting clinics, including clinics specializing in oncology and provider-based care. Foster a collaborative and productive work environment that aligns with organizational goals. Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices across all HIM functions.

Medical Billing Support: Partner with the billing team to ensure timely and accurate submission of health records necessary for billing processes. Monitor and resolve discrepancies between documentation and billing requirements.

• RHIT Certification (Registered Health Information Technician) required.
• Extensive knowledge of CVPH and HIMA standards and requirements.
• Proven experience in health information management leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of HIPAA and healthcare privacy regulations.
• Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a multi-site team across acute care, skilled nursing, oncology specialty clinics, and provider clinics.
• Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or a related field (preferred).