Director Health Information Management

NLB Services; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

NLB Services is seeking a full-time Health Information Management Lead in Salina, Kansas. This role requires overseeing coding, medical record processing, and ensuring compliance with health regulations.

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Science, at least 5 years of management experience, and RHIT certification. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $90,000 to $135,000 annually based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management/supervisory experience.
• 5+ years of medical coding experience.
• RHIT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage operations of Health Information Management department.
• Ensure compliance with health information regulations.
• Supervise department staff and support workflow improvements.

Skills

Leadership skills

Medical coding expertise

HIPAA compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Science

Job description

Shift:

Full-Time, Day Shift (Monday–Friday, Variable Hours)

Pay Rate:

$42.00 - $65.00/hour ($90,000 - $135,000 annually based on experience)

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all Health Information Management department operations.
• Oversee medical record processing, coding, indexing, transcription, filing, storage, and release of information.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of acute and ambulatory coding processes.
• Maintain compliance with health information policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Supervise department staff and support workflow improvements.
• Manage physician suspension processes and records maintenance.
• Coordinate trauma registry and information retrieval functions.
• Communicate effectively with leadership and healthcare staff regarding department operations.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and health information regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Science or related field required (or active plan to complete degree).
• Minimum 5 years of management/supervisory experience required.
• Minimum 5 years of medical coding experience required.
• RHIT certification required.
• RHIA certification highly preferred.
• Experience with HIPAA regulations preferred.
• Kansas state licensure/certification requirements applicable.