HIM Director
About The Position
A community facility near Grants, New Mexico, is seeking a full-time, direct-hire HIM Director. This day-shift role maintains hospital medical records and processes requests for release of medical information according to established policies and procedures. The HIM Director analyzes information, prepares appropriate reports, accurately transcribes medical and departmental documents as necessary, and serves as the HIPAA Privacy and Security Officer. The position reports to the Chief Financial Officer. The surrounding area is described as a vibrant city along historic Route 66, with historic restaurants, shops, hotels, and geographical sites. It offers a rugged, culturally rich high-desert lifestyle, an affordable cost of living, outdoor recreation including hiking and exploring, and access to Native American art, pottery, and jewelry.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years’ supervisory or management experience in Health Information Management.
- Minimum of 3 years’ HIPAA Privacy and Security management experience.
- AHIMA certification required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintain hospital medical records.
- Process requests for release of medical information according to established policies and procedures.
- Analyze information and prepare appropriate reports.
- Accurately transcribe medical and departmental documents as necessary.
- Serve as the HIPAA Privacy and Security Officer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Associate degree
