Director HIM Inpatient Coding

Intermountain Health

22h • $67 - $104 • Remote

About The Position

The HIM Coding Director is accountable for the successful strategic, operational, financial, and programmatic performance of the Acute / Inpatient Hospital Coding team across the integrated health system, including vendor-supported services. This Director is also responsible for regulatory compliance, training, auditing and enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of health information management practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or related Healthcare degree from an accredited institution. Education is verified.
• AHIMA certification (RHIA or RHIT)
• Demonstrated experience in progressive leadership roles in a large healthcare organization.
• Demonstrated ability to connect with leaders across many levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated success leading a team of HIM professionals.
• Demonstrated proficiency with EMR/HIM Data Management systems and technologies.
• Demonstrated proficiency utilizing Microsoft office tools.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates engaging presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to creatively problem solve and effectively influence change and manage the change process.
• Prior leadership experience in HIM and/or Coding in an acute care setting.
• Previous experience in Hospital inpatient coding (ICD10 CM and PCS).
• Proven ability to lead large teams through complex changes in a matrixed environment.

Nice To Haves

• Coding credential from AHIMA or AAPC
• Master’s degree in Health Information Management or related healthcare field from an accredited institution. Education is verified.
• Five (5) years experience at a manager level or above in an HIM function in a large healthcare system.
• ICD10 CM, ICD10 PCS and DRG Coding
• Technology (computer assisted coding, encoder, AI)
• Change Management

Responsibilities

• Oversee Acute Inpatient Hospital Coding, providing strategic direction and operational guidance.
• Ensure the team is well-trained, motivated, and aligned with the organization's goals.
• Ensure all HIM practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including HIPAA and other privacy laws.
• Stay informed about changes in regulations and implement necessary adjustments.
• Maintain the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of health information data, along with implementing quality control measures and ensuring timely and accurate documentation.
• Optimize the use of HIM systems and software.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies that improve data management and patient care.
• Identify opportunities for process enhancements within HIM operations.
• Develop and implement strategies that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service delivery.
• Work closely with clinical, administrative, and IT teams to ensure seamless integration of HIM processes with other departments.
• Drive initiatives to standardize and optimize health information systems, leveraging data-driven decision-making, process improvement, and workforce development.
• Develop and manage the assigned HIM department budget, ensuring resource allocation supports strategic objectives
• Provide ongoing training and professional development opportunities for HIM staff.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Manage HIM vendor relationships, ensuring contractual performance, workflow optimization and system efficiency.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Healthy Living program (financial incentives, digital tools, tobacco cessation, classes, counseling, and paid time off)
• financial wellness tools
• retirement planning
• annual pay-for-performance opportunity (“AP4P”)
• PEAK program (up-front tuition coverage)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees