Health Information Director/Coder

Sullivan County Memorial Hospital; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sullivan County Memorial Hospital seeks a Health Information Director / Coder to oversee Health Information Management operations, physician billing and coding, and HIPAA/privacy compliance.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, professional, and able to work independently while maintaining strict confidentiality. This role requires overseeing HIPAA policies, staff supervision, and collaboration on audits and regulatory reporting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Health Information Management or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of health information management, medical coding or billing experience preferred.
• RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CPC or related certification preferred.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, HIPAA, medical terminology, and healthcare billing.
• Strong computer, communication, organizational and critical thinking skills with strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Health Information Management operations and medical record processes.
• Ensure information is accurate, complete, secure, confidential and compliant.
• Perform and oversee physician and APP billing and coding.
• Review documentation and assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
• Prepare and submit insurance and patient claims.
• Resolve billing, coding and documentation issues.
• Serve as HIPAA/Privacy Officer and oversee privacy compliance.
• Maintain HIPAA policies, training and required documentation.
• Supervise, train and evaluate Health Information staff.
• Assist with audits, regulatory reporting, quality improvement and compliance.

Skills

HIPAA knowledge

Medical terminology

Healthcare billing

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree in HIM or related field

RHIT/RHIA/CCS/CPC certification (preferred)

Job description

Sullivan County Memorial Hospital is seeking a Health Information Director / Coderto oversee Health Information Management operations, physician billing and coding, and HIPAA/privacy compliance.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, professional, and able to work independently while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversee daily Health Information Management operations and medical record processes.
• Ensure health information is accurate, complete, secure, confidential, and compliant.
• Perform and oversee physician and APP billing and coding.
• Review documentation and assign appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
• Prepare and submit insurance and patient claims.
• Resolve billing, coding, and documentation issues.
• Serve as the hospital's HIPAA/Privacy Officer and oversee privacy compliance.
• Maintain HIPAA policies, training, and required documentation.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate Health Information staff.
• Assist with audits, regulatory reporting, quality improvement, and compliance activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow all hospital policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent sitting, talking, and computer use
• Occasional standing, walking, kneeling, or reaching
• Infrequent lifting of 50+ lbs.
• Ability to work near mechanical parts and in moderate to high noise levels
• Good visual, auditory, and manual dexterity
• Ability to work in stressful environments

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Health Information Management, Medical Coding, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in Health Information Management, medical coding, physician billing, or related healthcare experience preferred.
• RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CPC, or related certification preferred.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, HIPAA, medical terminology, and healthcare billing.
• Strong computer, communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills with excellent mindfulness and confidentiality.