Director, Health Information

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare organization in Salt Lake City is seeking a Director for Health Information. This role oversees health information management services across facilities, ensuring compliance and promoting best practices. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in health information management and relevant credentials. Responsibilities include managing budgets, staff training, and compliance with healthcare regulations. This position is essential for the organization’s mission of enhancing health and well-being through patient care, research, and education.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6-10 years’ experience in Health Information or Coding Management.
• RHIA, RHIT, CPC, CPB, (AHIMA or AAPC credential) required.
• Ability to develop and implement coding policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead health information management services across multiple facilities.
• Manage budgeting goals and coding operations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health information regulations.

Skills

Health Information Management expertise

Leadership

Knowledge of compliance regulations

Budget management

Staff training and development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration

Master's degree in Health Care Administration

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Coding software

Job description

Director, Health Information – University of Utah Health

Overview

University of Utah Health is seeking a new Director for Health Information. This Health Information Management (HIM) Director is responsible for leading and directing health information management services across the multi‑facility integrated healthcare delivery system of hospitals and clinics. The leader will strive for compliance, promote best practices and education in all areas of responsibility. This position has no responsibility for providing care to patients.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes. As a patient‑focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well‑being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration, Business Administration, or related area or equivalency.
• Minimum of 6-10 years’ experience in Health Information or Coding Management.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR), health information systems, and healthcare applications.
• RHIA, RHIT, CPC, CPB, (AHIMA or AAPC credential) required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Health Care Administration, Business Administration, or related area.

Responsibilities

Job Specific Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Performs to required standards for job specific responsibilities and technical competencies.

Talent Management

• Hiring, training, developing, and communicating with staff.

Financial Management

• Responsible for developing, monitoring and achieving budget goals.
• Manages labor and non‑labor expenses to budget or flex budget.
• Manages revenue to budget to maximize potential revenue.

EPE/Service

• Responsible for patient satisfaction scores within assigned area(s).
• Responsible for upholding PROMISE standards of direct reports and team members.

Quality

• Responsible to achieve quality goals for assigned area(s).
• Manages and promotes continuous process improvements in assigned area(s).

Performance Management

• Responsible to provide staff feedback on performance, including on‑time appraisals and coaching.
• Responsible to deal with conflicts in a proactive manner and to reach resolution in a timely manner.

Building Relationships

• Forms positive relationships with staff, peers, and senior leadership to support the mission, vision, values, and performance standards of the organization.
• Actively engages staff with updates and news as well as involving staff in decisions and work teams. Provides feedback and recognition when appropriate.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated expertise in health information management, including best practices, processes, and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of privacy, security, confidentiality laws, and regulations governing access and release of information.
• Familiarity with state and federal requirements, accreditation standards, and healthcare compliance regulations.
• Ability to evaluate and implement coding software and tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Ability to collaborate with IT and analytics teams to leverage data for performance improvement and reporting.
• Demonstrated leadership and sound judgment in problem‑solving within established policies.
• Ability to take initiative, make decisions, and advocate for change.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with state and national organizations to anticipate trends and regulatory changes.
• Ability to develop and implement coding policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance with ICD‑10‑CM, CPT, HCPCS, and payer regulations.
• Ability to provide strategic direction for coding operations to support organizational goals and revenue cycle performance.
• Ability to oversee daily coding operations, ensuring timely and accurate assignment of codes.
• Ability to monitor coding trends, regulatory updates, and industry changes to maintain compliance and accuracy.
• Ability to manage productivity and quality standards for coding staff, including audits and performance reviews.
• Ability to conduct internal and external audits, develop corrective action plans, and mitigate compliance risks.
• Ability to analyze coding data to identify revenue opportunities, reduce financial risk, and resolve coding‑related denials.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This is a sedentary position that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Requirements

• Carrying, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking