Director, Health Information

University of Utah Health•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

University of Utah Health is seeking a new Director for Health Information. This Health Information Management (HIM) Director is responsible for leading and directing health information management services across the multi-facility integrated healthcare delivery system of hospitals and clinics. This leader will strive for compliance, and promote best practices and education in all areas of responsibility. This position has no responsibility for providing care to patients. The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes. As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration, Business Administration, or related area or equivalency.
RHIA, RHIT, CPC, CPB, (AHIMA or AAPC credential) required.
Minimum of 6-10 years’ experience in Health Information or Coding Management.
Experience with electronic health records (EHR), health information systems, and healthcare applications.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Health Care Administration, Business Administration, or related area.

Responsibilities

Performs to required standards for job specific responsibilities and technical competencies.
Hiring, training, developing, and communicating with staff.
Responsible for developing, monitoring and achieving budget goals.
Manages labor and non-labor expenses to budget or flex budget.
Manages revenue to budget to maximize potential revenue.
Responsible for patient satisfaction scores within assigned area(s).
Responsible for upholding PROMISE standards of direct reports and team members.
Responsible to achieve quality goals for assigned area(s).
Manages and promotes continuous process improvements in assigned area(s).
Responsible to provide staff feedback on performance, including on-time appraisals and coaching.
Responsible to deal with conflicts in a proactive manner and to reach resolution in a timely manner.
Forms positive relationships with staff, peers, and senior leadership to support the mission, vision, values, and performance standards of the organization.
Actively engages staff with updates and news as well as involving staff in decisions and work teams.
Provides feedback and recognition when appropriate.
Demonstrated expertise in health information management, including best practices, processes, and procedures.
Strong knowledge of privacy, security, confidentiality laws, and regulations governing access and release of information.
Familiarity with state and federal requirements, accreditation standards, and healthcare compliance regulations.
Ability to evaluate and implement coding software and tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Ability to collaborate with IT and analytics teams to leverage data for performance improvement and reporting.
Demonstrated leadership and sound judgment in problem-solving within established policies.
Ability to take initiative, make decisions, and advocate for change.
Ability to maintain professional relationships with state and national organizations to anticipate trends and regulatory changes.
Ability to develop and implement coding policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance with ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and payer regulations.
Ability to provide strategic direction for coding operations to support organizational goals and revenue cycle performance.
Ability to oversee daily coding operations, ensuring timely and accurate assignment of codes.
Ability to monitor coding trends, regulatory updates, and industry changes to maintain compliance and accuracy.
Ability to manage productivity and quality standards for coding staff, including audits and performance reviews.
Ability to conduct internal and external audits, develop corrective action plans, and mitigate compliance risks.
Ability to analyze coding data to identify revenue opportunities, reduce financial risk, and resolve coding-related denials.