On-Site HIM Director: Lead Health Records & Compliance

W3Global; Kinder (LA); Presencial; USD 78 000 - 104 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

W3Global in Kinder, Louisiana seeks an experienced Director of Health Information Management to oversee the hospital's HIM and Medical Records operations on site. The role requires leadership across staff, adherence to HIPAA and regulatory standards, and enhancement of documentation quality and workflows.

You will supervise teams, ensure accurate patient records, manage ROI and ICD-10 coding accuracy, coordinate audits, and collaborate with clinical and IT groups to optimize information systems.

Qualificações

• Acute-care hospital experience required.
• RHIA or RHIT credential required.
• An associate or bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Five years of HIM or medical records experience preferred; candidates with at least two years may be considered if they demonstrate strong leadership potential and the ability to manage departmental responsibilities.
• Experience supervising staff or managing medical records operations.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-10 coding, record retention, and release-of-information procedures.
• Understanding of HIPAA, patient confidentiality, and healthcare regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR/EMR) systems.
• Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee daily operations of the Health Information Management and Medical Records department.
• Supervise, train, and support staff to ensure efficient workflows and accurate record management.
• Maintain the accuracy, completeness, integrity, and confidentiality of patient health records.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, and applicable state and federal healthcare regulations.
• Oversee medical record retention, retrieval, completion, and release of information (ROI).
• Monitor documentation quality and oversee ICD-10 coding accuracy.
• Develop and implement departmental policies and procedures.
• Coordinate compliance reviews, medical record audits, and corrective actions.
• Manage employee access to electronic medical records (EMR) in coordination with appropriate departments.
• Participate in hospital quality improvement initiatives, compliance meetings, and medical staff meetings.
• Collaborate with clinical, administrative, and IT teams to improve documentation practices and information management systems.
• Prepare departmental reports, monitor performance, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide staff training on medical records procedures, privacy requirements, and regulatory standards.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Analytical

Formação académica

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management/related field

RHIA/RHIT credential

Ferramentas

EMR/EHR systems

ICD-10 coding

Descrição da oferta de emprego

W3Global in Kinder, Louisiana seeks an experienced Director of Health Information Management to oversee the hospital's HIM and Medical Records operations on site. The role requires leadership across staff, adherence to HIPAA and regulatory standards, and enhancement of documentation quality and workflows.

You will supervise teams, ensure accurate patient records, manage ROI and ICD-10 coding accuracy, coordinate audits, and collaborate with clinical and IT groups to optimize information systems.