Director of HIM
About The Position
The Health Information Director is responsible for supervision, scheduling, performance appraisals, and performance standards of the HIM staff. In addition, the Director is responsible for the yearly budget, compliance with state and federal regulatory standards, innovation, staff education, and policies and procedures. Direct and oversee all HIM department functions, including medical records release of information, abstracting, coding, charging, denial management, revenue integrity, documentation improvement, electronic health record (EHR) data integrity, and system use compliance. Monitors physician documentation and deficiencies to ensure compliance with Joint Commission Standards. Serves on various hospital committees, serves as the HIPAA Officer, and compiles reports with guidelines for hospital JCAHO accreditation. Follows the code of ethics for the practice of Health Information Management as defined by AHIMA.
Requirements
- RHIT or RHIA required.
- Five+ years of HIM experience.
- Ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) and follow instructions.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology.
- Familiarity with ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as defined in the job description and physical activities summary.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Prior leadership experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supervision, scheduling, performance appraisals, and performance standards of the HIM staff.
- Yearly budget management.
- Ensuring compliance with state and federal regulatory standards.
- Driving innovation within the department.
- Staff education.
- Developing and maintaining policies and procedures.
- Directing and overseeing all HIM department functions, including medical records release of information, abstracting, coding, charging, denial management, revenue integrity, documentation improvement, electronic health record (EHR) data integrity, and system use compliance.
- Monitoring physician documentation and deficiencies to ensure compliance with Joint Commission Standards.
- Serving on various hospital committees.
- Serving as the HIPAA Officer.
- Compiling reports with guidelines for hospital JCAHO accreditation.
- Following the code of ethics for the practice of Health Information Management as defined by AHIMA.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
- Free internal prescription program.
- Employer contributions to premiums.
- 457(b) plan with employer matching.
- 401(a) plan for employer contributions.
- Vacation days: 12 to 27 days per year based on years of service.
- Sick days: 12 days per year accruing to a maximum of 65 days.
- 6 observed paid holidays.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Employer-provided life insurance with optional additional coverage available at the employee's expense.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Employee assistance programs (EAP).
- Health Savings Accounts.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Scholarship and Tuition reimbursement.
- Wellness programs.
- Volunteer opportunities.
- Productivity, retention, and referral bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
