Health Information Management Director

Lifepoint Health®; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Well-being programs

Job summary

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Health Information Management Director to lead department operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and guide staff development in a 295-bed acute care setting in Somerset, KY.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field, RHIT or RHIA, and strong critical thinking with independent leadership. This position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within Lifepoint Health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred; applicable work experience may be used in lieu of education.
• RHIT or RHIA certification required.
• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Direct and evaluate departmental operations, including patient care delivery and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Plan staffing, hiring, training, evaluations, and continuing education initiatives.
• Prepare and monitor departmental budgets and ensure funding compliance.
• Coordinate internal/external audits and ensure quality control.
• Foster professional growth and supervise staff performance.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

RHIT or RHIA certification

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Your Experience Matters Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. By joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You'll Contribute

• Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.
• Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
• Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.
• Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding.
• Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.
• Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
• Ensures department stays focused on their important role in the continuum of care.

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

Health Information Management Director

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred Applicable work experience may be used in lieu of education
• Certifications: RHIT or RHIA
• Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Position serves both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors.
• Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information.
• Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA). Skilled in the application of policies and procedures. Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices.
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage the work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing work, ensures quality standards. Responsible for hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff

More About Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a modern, state-of-the-art 295-bed acute care facility, offering an advanced neurosurgery program with Spine Center accreditation amongst other specialty services.

The City of Somerset blends southern hospitality with abundant recreational opportunities including a 65,000-acre lake with 1,200 miles of shoreline. Somerset is host to nationally recognized, high quality performing and visual arts, concerts and other special events to the community.

EEOC Statement

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.