HIM Director NE (Health Information Management)

Ballard Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ballard Center in Seattle is seeking a Health Information/Medical Records Director to oversee resident records and health information systems, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with HIPAA and state requirements.

You will establish and maintain electronic and paper records, coordinate with Nursing, Billing, and Admissions, support ICD-10 coding and PDPM reviews, and participate in survey readiness and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HIPAA and patient privacy regulations.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Familiarity with HIPAA-compliant record management and confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain accurate electronic and paper medical records.
• Set up records for new admissions and close records after discharge/transfer/death.
• Audit records for missing documentation, signatures, dates, physician orders, certifications, and recertifications.
• Notify responsible departments of deficiencies and track corrections through completion.
• Process authorized medical-record requests and releases within required timeframes.
• Maintain release-of-information and disclosure logs.
• Protect resident privacy and report suspected confidentiality breaches.
• Scan, index, file, retrieve, archive, and securely store medical information.
• Coordinate with Nursing, MDS, Therapy, Admissions, Billing, Social Services, providers, and facility leadership.
• Support documentation needed for ICD-10 coding, PDPM, Medicare, Medicaid, and managed-care reviews.
• Participate in survey readiness, staff education, and quality-improvement activities.

Skills

HIPAA knowledge

Medical terminology

Electronic health records (EHR)

Confidentiality compliance

Organization & time management

Communication skills

Education

RHIT/RHIA preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

HIM Director NE (Health Information Management)

Job Category: Staff

Requisition Number: HIMDI007149

• Posted : August 31, 2026
• Full-Time
• Rate : $28 USD per hour

Locations

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Description

Are you looking for your new career? We are now hiring a Health Information/Medical Records Director to be the newest member of our awesome team!

Salary Range: $27-$29 hour.

Location:Ballard Center – Seattle, Washington
Employment Type:Full-Time
Reports To:Administrator

Ballard Center is seeking an organized and detail-orientedHealth Information Management Coordinator/Directorto oversee resident medical records and health information systems. This position ensures that records are accurate, complete, confidential, accessible, and maintained in compliance with HIPAA, federal and Washington State requirements, and facility policies.

Primary Responsibilities

Establish and maintain accurate electronic and paper medical records.

Set up records for new admissions and close records following discharge, transfer, or death.

Audit records for missing documentation, signatures, dates, physician orders, certifications, and recertifications.

Notify responsible departments of deficiencies and track corrections through completion.

Process authorized medical-record requests and releases within required timeframes.

Maintain release-of-information and disclosure logs.

Protect resident privacy and immediately report suspected confidentiality breaches.

Scan, index, file, retrieve, archive, and securely store medical information.

Assist with survey, audit, insurance, legal, and government record requests.

Coordinate with Nursing, MDS, Therapy, Admissions, Billing, Social Services, providers, and facility leadership.

Support documentation needed for ICD-10 coding, PDPM, Medicare, Medicaid, and managed-care reviews.

Participate in survey readiness, staff education, and quality-improvement activities.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA, confidentiality, and electronic health records.

Strong organizational, computer, communication, and time-management skills.

Ability to work independently, protect confidential information, and follow assignments through completion.

Previous medical-records or Health Information Management experience in a skilled nursing facility or healthcare setting preferred.

PointClickCare experience and familiarity with SNF documentation, Medicare, Medicaid, ICD-10, and PDPM are preferred.

RHIT, RHIA, or a related Health Information Management credential is preferred but not required.

The successful candidate will be dependable, professional, accurate, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines while working collaboratively with clinical and administrative teams.

Ballard Center is an equal-opportunity employer.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

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