Health Information Management Director

Clinical Management Consultants; Alabama; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and retirement benefits

Job summary

Clinical Management Consultants seeks a Director of Health Information Management to lead the HIM and medical records operations at a respected regional hospital. The role emphasizes patient-first care, HIPAA compliance, data quality, and ongoing performance improvement.

The Director will collaborate with clinical, financial, compliance, and IT teams to optimize electronic health records, coding oversight, and revenue-cycle processes while fostering a positive workplace culture and professional

Qualifications

• Leads Health Information Management and medical records operations.
• Ensures HIPAA and regulatory compliance across the department.
• Oversees data quality, documentation improvement, and information governance.

Responsibilities

• Direct departmental strategy and staff development.
• Monitor productivity and quality metrics; ensure audit readiness.
• Manage budgets and partner with clinical, financial, compliance, and IT teams.
• Oversee records management, coding oversight, release of information, and EHR optimization.

Skills

Leadership

HIPAA compliance

Data governance

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

Turn healthcare data into better patient outcomes as the next Director of Health Information Management at a respected regional hospital where innovation, leadership, and Southern charm create an exciting career move!

The Director will join a mission-driven healthcare organization known for compassionate, patient-first care, clinical quality, and strong community trust. This hospital supports evidence-based practices, modern healthcare technology, interdisciplinary collaboration, and continuous performance improvement. With leadership focused on patient safety, employee wellbeing, professional development, streamlined workflows, and measurable outcomes, the Director will have meaningful opportunities to improve operations while building a rewarding long-term career.

The Director will lead Health Information Management and medical records operations, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, accessibility, privacy, and regulatory compliance of patient information. Responsibilities will encompass records management, coding oversight, data quality, release of information, documentation improvement, electronic health record optimization, and revenue-cycle collaboration. This position also offers an exceptional lifestyle near an affordable cost of living, dramatic mountain landscapes, and a revitalized historic downtown.

The Director will report to a senior executive leader and receive support from an experienced leadership group, friendly nurses, skilled physicians, and a diverse team of healthcare professionals. Key responsibilities include guiding departmental strategy, developing staff, monitoring productivity and quality metrics, maintaining compliance with HIPAA and applicable regulations, supporting audits, managing budgets, and partnering with clinical, financial, compliance, and information technology teams. The Director will also foster accountability, service excellence, and a positive workplace culture throughout the department.

Living in northeastern Alabama gives the Director access to scenic mountains, waterfalls, lakes, hiking trails, parks, fishing, cycling, and year-round outdoor recreation. The region combines comfortable neighborhoods, varied housing options, manageable commutes, family-friendly communities, local schools, healthcare access, everyday shopping, and a welcoming social atmosphere. Historic architecture, community festivals, regional cuisine, live music, nearby concerts, and convenient connections to larger Southern cities create an appealing balance of privacy, recreation, and cultural activity. The Director can enjoy a relaxed lifestyle, four-season beauty, expanding economic opportunities, and close proximity to nature without the congestion or expense of a major metropolitan area.

The Director will receive competitive compensation and a full suite of health and retirement benefits designed to support financial security, personal wellbeing, and career satisfaction.