HIM Director: Privacy, CDI & Leadership

Lifepoint Health; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is seeking a Health Information Management Director to lead the HIM department and ensure accurate, secure patient records in a compliant environment. The role partners with clinicians, Revenue Cycle, and Compliance to optimize workflows and support regulatory reporting.

The ideal candidate will have HIM leadership experience, knowledge of HIPAA/privacy regulations, and strong collaboration skills to drive improvements across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred; applicable HIM/healthcare experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience in Health Information Management/Medical Records within an acute-care hospital environment.
• Working knowledge of HIM operations, HIPAA, patient privacy, confidentiality, and healthcare regulatory/compliance standards.
• General knowledge of inpatient and outpatient coding processes; hands-on coding experience is not required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and manage employees; onsite and remote staff experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs day-to-day operations of the Health Information Management department, ensuring compliant management of patient health information.
• Provides leadership and oversight to onsite HIM staff and remote CDI team members, including scheduling and staff development.
• Serves as Privacy Officer, guiding HIPAA and patient privacy matters.
• Oversees Release of Information operations and liaises with the ROI vendor.
• Monitors coding queues and interacts with Revenue Cycle and other departments to resolve issues.
• Supports CDI program and provider education opportunities.
• Oversees vital-record processes and regulatory reporting responsibilities.
• Maintains compliance with federal/state regulations and accreditation standards.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

HIPAA knowledge

Privacy compliance

Communication

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MedHost

Quanum

Job description

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is seeking a Health Information Management Director to lead the HIM department and ensure accurate, secure patient records in a compliant environment. The role partners with clinicians, Revenue Cycle, and Compliance to optimize workflows and support regulatory reporting.

The ideal candidate will have HIM leadership experience, knowledge of HIPAA/privacy regulations, and strong collaboration skills to drive improvements across departments.