Health Information Management Systems Director

Yakima Neighborhood Health Services; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retention bonuses

Paid holidays

Paid leave options

Job summary

Yakima Neighborhood Health Services is seeking a Health Information Management Director to lead daily operations of the health information department, ensuring accurate, timely, and secure patient records management in line with HIPAA and regulatory requirements.

The role requires supervisory experience, proficiency in EHR systems, and strong organizational and leadership abilities, with bilingual skills considered an asset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management preferred; RHIT or RHIA strongly desired.
• Minimum of three years' experience in health information or medical records management, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Proficiency in EHR systems.
• Strong knowledge of HIPAA regulations, release of information processes, and record retention requirements.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Bilingual ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and actively participate in the organization, retrieval, and retention of health records.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and other regulatory standards for privacy and security.
• Supervise and mentor HIM staff, providing training and performance feedback.
• Maintain adequate staffing and adjust workflows to meet operational needs.
• Monitor EHR processes, chart completion, and documentation accuracy.
• Manage release of information requests and ensure timely, compliant responses.
• Conduct regular audits and quality assurance reviews to maintain data integrity.
• Develop and update departmental policies and procedures in alignment with best practices.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative leaders on initiatives related to data governance, compliance, and quality improvement.
• Maintain a secure, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

HIPAA compliance

EHR proficiency

Regulatory compliance

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management

RHIT certification

RHIA certification

Job description

Who We Are:

Established in 1975, Non-Profit Yakima Neighborhood Health Services serves patients in the areas of Behavioral Health, Family Dentistry, Internal Medicine, Women's Health, Primary Care, Pediatrics, Vision Care and Pharmacy. Our mission is to improve the quality of life and equity in our communities by providing accessible and integrated health and social services, ending homelessness and offering unique learning opportunities for students of health professions.

Why Work at Yakima Neighborhood Health Services:

YNHS offers great compensation for this position, with a starting annual salary of $100K-125K.

• high value of benefits of employer provided medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement insurances.
• ten paid holidays
• flexible amounts of paid leave and/or cash-out options
• retention bonuses

Our Ideal Candidate:

The Health Information Management Director is a hands-on leader responsible for the daily operations of the health information department. This role ensures accurate, timely, and secure management of patient records in compliance with HIPAA, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements. The Director actively participates in operational tasks while guiding staff to maintain efficient workflows, data integrity, and confidentiality across both paper and electronic health record (EHR) systems.

We are looking for a team member that is passionate about serving our community of patients and enjoys working in a team! Some technical requirements for this position are:

• Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or related field preferred; RHIT or RHIA certification strongly desired.
• Minimum of three years' experience in health information or medical records management, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Proficiency in EHR systems.
• Strong knowledge of HIPAA regulations, release of information processes, and record retention requirements.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply regulatory guidelines and organizational policies.
• Bilingual ability is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and actively participate in the organization, retrieval, and retention of health records.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and other regulatory standards for privacy and security.
• Supervise and mentor HIM staff, providing training and performance feedback.
• Maintain adequate staffing and adjust workflows to meet operational needs.
• Monitor EHR processes, chart completion, and documentation accuracy.
• Manage release of information requests and ensure timely, compliant responses.
• Conduct regular audits and quality assurance reviews to maintain data integrity.
• Develop and update departmental policies and procedures in alignment with best practices.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative leaders on initiatives related to data governance, compliance, and quality improvement.
• Maintain a secure, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.