Director of Health Information Management

Park West Health System • Baltimore, MD

109d • $100,000 - $112,000

About The Position

The Director of Health Information Management (HIM) oversees the organization’s medical records and health information management functions to ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and Joint Commission requirements. This role manages the accuracy, completeness, privacy, and security of patient health information while supervising HIM staff and serving as the organization’s Privacy Officer. The Director provides leadership in the use of health information systems, ensures adherence to regulatory standards, and supports the integration and optimization of the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in health information management or a related healthcare management field.
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).
• Experience working in a healthcare environment in a supervisory capacity.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare facility licensing, regulatory, and accreditation requirements related to HIM, including HIPAA and other privacy laws.
• Proficiency with automated health information systems and Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of medical records standards and privacy regulations.
• Ability to train, supervise, and evaluate staff effectively.
• Skilled in EMR optimization and workflow improvement.
• Capable of fostering collaboration between clinical, administrative, and technical teams.
• Attention to detail with strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the medical records department meets all federal, state, local, and Joint Commission requirements.
• Oversee the medical record review process to monitor completeness, accuracy, and adherence to all applicable standards.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of HIM personnel, including compiling, analyzing, coding, indexing, and filing patient records.
• Train HIM staff on topics such as coding, indexing, filing, medical terminology, disease classification, transcription, and preparation of health information.
• Manage the release of confidential information in accordance with HIPAA, federal regulations, and state statutes, including responding to requests from insurance companies, attorneys, patients, and subpoenas.
• Serve as the organization’s Privacy Officer by conducting initial and periodic information privacy risk assessments and ongoing compliance monitoring.
• Ensure privacy and confidentiality consent, authorization forms, and information notices comply with legal and organizational standards.
• Lead or coordinate initial and ongoing privacy training for all staff, contractors, volunteers, and business associates.
• Establish systems to track access to protected health information (PHI) and respond to individual requests for such reports.
• Administer processes for receiving, investigating, and acting on privacy complaints.
• Enforce sanctions for privacy policy violations.
• Maintain current knowledge of privacy laws, accreditation standards, and emerging privacy technologies.
• Provide on-site leadership in evaluating and optimizing EMR workflows, acting as a liaison between clinical teams, administration, and IT to support EMR integration and efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees