HIM ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

CIBOLA GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION•Grants, NM

4d•$65,000 - $98,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Information Management (HIM) Assistant Director supports the HIM Director in the coordination, supervision, and daily operations of the Health Information Management Department for a Critical Access Hospital and affiliated outpatient clinics. This position provides operational oversight of Release of Information (ROI), document imaging and scanning, medical record integrity, physician deficiency management, chart completion, regulatory compliance support, and HIM staff supervision. The role requires advanced working knowledge of Oracle Health/Cerner and familiarity with Updox, MedHost, and eClinicalWorks (eCW). The HIM Assistant Director provides operational leadership for day-to-day HIM functions and serves as the primary operational resource for Cerner HIM workflows. The position does not oversee coding operations or Coding Department staff, which remain under the direction of the Coding Manager.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher in HIM, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related healthcare field required.
Minimum 3 years of HIM experience required.
Minimum of 1 year leadership or supervisory experience required.
Experience managing Release of Information operations required.
Minimum 2 years Oracle Health/Cerner experience required.
Knowledge of HIM principles, HIPAA, Release of Information requirements, CMS, CAH, Joint Commission, New Mexico regulations, document imaging, chart completion, and EHR systems including Cerner.
Strong leadership, communication, analytical, organizational, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and healthcare information systems.
Ability to supervise staff, manage priorities, improve workflows, interpret regulations, and serve as acting HIM Director when needed.
Frequently sits, stands, walks, bends, stoops, and reaches during daily work activities.
Requires the ability to move throughout hospital departments, outpatient clinics, provider offices, and administrative areas.
Frequently utilizes computers, monitors, keyboards, telephones, scanners, copiers, and other office equipment.
Requires visual acuity sufficient to review electronic health records and detailed data on computer screens for extended periods.
Requires manual dexterity to operate office equipment and perform data entry accurately.
Occasionally lifts, carries, pushes, or pulls up to 25 pounds including chart boxes and records.
May be required to retrieve, organize, and transport paper medical records and storage materials.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and electronically.
Ability to travel between hospital departments, outpatient clinics, and off-site locations as needed.
Must maintain regular attendance and meet the physical demands of a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, or CPC certification preferred.
Working knowledge of Updox, MedHost, and eClinicalWorks (eCW).
Critical Access Hospital or rural healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the HIM Director in overseeing daily HIM operations.
Provide supervision and support to assigned HIM staff.
Serve as acting HIM Director during absences.
Oversee ROI operations and compliance.
Manage physician deficiencies and chart completion processes.
Supervise document imaging, scanning, indexing, and records management.
Serve as the HIM operational resource for Oracle Health/Cerner.
Support HIM workflows involving eClinicalWorks, Updox, and MedHost.
Support compliance with HIPAA, CMS, CAH, and New Mexico requirements.
Support revenue cycle performance and DNFB reduction efforts.

Benefits

Medical plan with zero co-pay for services at any Cibola General Hospital facility for employees and their dependents.
Zero co-pay for all generic medications.
Medical costs are only $47 biweekly paid by the employee.
Employer covers 100% of the employee’s Dental and Vision benefits.
403b Retirement Plan with employer match up to 3.5% vested at 2 years.
Roth IRA.
Basic Life/ADD/FSA tax saving accounts for health and dependent care.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Voluntary long-term disability coverage.
PTO (max rollover of 520 hours, new hires will access their PTO at 60 days).
NM Sick leave.
Holidays (6 days/year).
Gym discounts (3 local locations).
Housing Assistance & Fuel Stipend for employees residing more than 65 miles from the facility (subject to availability).
Relocation Bonus up to $5,000.
Retention Bonuses of up to $3,500 awarded every five years, starting from the fifth year as a full-time employee.
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for approved programs.
Tuition Reimbursement up to $10,000 for master's degree or higher in leadership roles.
Reimbursement for approved and job-specific certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS, EMT).
Additional compensation of $0.75/hour for each certification obtained.
Employee Referral Plan rewarding up to $2,000 for referred applicants who are hired and successfully complete ninety (90) days of active employment in specific approved positions.