Director of Health Information Management - Coder

Coach Hardin; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Coach Hardin is looking for a qualified Director of Health Information Management to oversee health information services. This full‑time role requires ensuring all medical records are created and maintained accurately and securely while meeting the needs of customers.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree, Certified Professional Coder certification, and significant experience in health information management, making it suitable for those with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of experience in health information management.
• Three years of supervisory experience in Health Information Management.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and security of patient information.

Responsibilities

• Ensure services provided meet internal and external customer needs.
• Create and maintain all medical records for patients.
• Assess accuracy and completeness of medical record documentation.

Skills

ICD-10CM diagnostic and procedure coding

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Health Information Management

Knowledge of State and Federal laws

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management

Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Certified Professional Coder certification

Job description

Director of Health Information Management - Coder

Full‑time position.

Our consultants are proven, results‑oriented healthcare professionals with deep experience in accelerating change and improvement.

We are currently seeking a talented Director of Health Information Management to join a dynamic and growing team. This position is responsible for ensuring the services provided by the Health Information Department meet the needs of both internal and external customers. Those services include creating and maintaining all medical records; ensuring patient information remains confidential and secure; providing chart and/or information to authorized users in a timely manner and assessing the accuracy and completeness of medical record documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management or equivalent experience strongly preferred.
• Associate's Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Certified Professional Coder certification through AAPC or AHIMA required.
• RHIA or RHIT strongly preferred.
• Seven or more years of demonstrated experience in health information management, preferably in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital.
• Three years of Health Information Management supervisory experience is required.
• Knowledge of State and Federal laws governing the release of protected health information.
• Knowledge of ICD‑10CM diagnostic and procedure coding required.
• Knowledge of the Federal requirements of the Prospective Payment System in the acute inpatient rehab setting.
• Knowledge of regulations, accreditation and professional standards of practice for health information management.
• Demonstrated experience in managing inpatient, outpatient and physician coding processes, preferably in the rehabilitation environment.
• Good communication skills with the ability to understand and react effectively to the unique needs of customers.
• Keyboard skills and computer literacy.
• Interest in maintaining professional development and continuing education on health information issues.
• Ability to perform critical thinking, analysis and problem‑solving skills.
• Flexibility, creativity and adaptability in dealing with people and problems.

Keywords

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