HIM Manager

Gateway Regional Medical Center, Inc.; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Supportive work environment

Community impact opportunities

Job summary

Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City, IL is seeking an experienced Health Information Management (HIM) Manager to lead the HIM department, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and security of patient records while upholding regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, collaboration with IT and clinicians, and the ability to optimize documentation workflows in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Health Information Management.
• RHIA or RHIT certification required.
• Familiarity with electronic health record systems and privacy regulations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead, oversee operations, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the HIM department.
• Lead, supervise, and support HIM staff.
• Develop and implement policies for medical records management and data security.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of patient information through audits.
• Maintain compliance with healthcare regulations and privacy requirements.
• Collaborate with IT to support EHR systems.
• Work with physicians to improve documentation.
• Review and approve employee timecards.
• Prepare, oversee, and approve departmental schedules.
• Provide leadership in resolving departmental issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Organizational

Education

RHIA or RHIT certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

HIM Manager

Gateway Regional Medical Center | Granite City, IL

Gateway Regional Medical Center is seeking an experienced and motivated Health Information Management (HIM) Manager to lead our Health Information Management department.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills, with the ability to oversee departmental operations, maintain regulatory compliance, and ensure the accuracy, integrity, and security of patient health information.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HIM professional looking to take on a leadership role while making a meaningful contribution to healthcare operations and patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the Health Information Management department.




• Lead, supervise, and support HIM department staff.




• Develop and implement policies and procedures related to medical record management and data security.




• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of patient information through audits and quality checks.




• Maintain compliance with applicable healthcare regulations and patient privacy requirements.




• Collaborate with IT to support electronic health record systems and departmental processes.




• Work with physicians and healthcare providers to improve documentation and information retrieval.




• Review and approve employee timecards.




• Prepare, oversee, and approve departmental schedules and work assignments.




• Provide leadership and guidance in resolving departmental issues.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.




• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Health Information Management.




• RHIA or RHIT certification required.




• Familiarity with electronic health record systems and healthcare privacy regulations.




• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.




• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.




• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced healthcare environment.




• Previous supervisory or management experience preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive, negotiable pay based on experience.




• Opportunities for professional development, training, and career advancement.




• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees.




• A supportive work environment.




• Opportunities to make a difference in the community we serve.