Strategy & Operations - Director of HB/PB HIM/Coding

Impact Advisors; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Advisors, a nationally recognized healthcare management consulting firm, seeks a Director, HB/PB HIM & Coding to lead enterprise-wide HIM and coding operations across a 22-hospital, 500+ clinic system. You will oversee three Directors and guide the Epic upgrade project.

The role requires a proven track record stabilizing large distributed teams, strong executive communication, and a Bachelor's degree; a Master’s is preferred. This is a remote, full-time role with a 30-day start window.

Qualifications

• 10+ years progressive HIM/coding leadership experience, including Senior Director/System Director/VP level within a multi-facility health system.
• Experience overseeing multiple Director-level leaders and large distributed HIM/coding teams.
• RHIA or RHIT credential strongly preferred; CCS or equivalent coding credential a plus.
• Interim or consulting engagement experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s preferred in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide interim executive leadership for HB and PB HIM and coding operations across 22 hospitals and 500+ clinics.
• Directly manage and support three Directors of HIM/Coding, ensuring performance and accountability.
• Lead coding operations through an Epic upgrade and refuel project to minimize disruption.
• Drive operational improvement initiatives across HIM/coding workflows during technology changes.
• Partner with revenue cycle, compliance, and IT leadership to ensure coding accuracy and data integrity.

Skills

HIM/Coding leadership

Executive communication

Epic upgrade experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Health Information Management or related field

Job description

## Strategy & Operations - Director of HB/PB HIM/CodingApply: US Remote: Full time: Posted Today: R101991Impact Advisors, LLC is a nationally recognized healthcare management consulting firm delivering Best in KLAS advisory, implementation, and optimization services. We are driven by a commitment to exceed client expectations and are proud to be a trusted partner to many of the nation's leading healthcare organizations. Our mission to drive patient-centered, value-driven outcomes has earned us prestigious industry accolades. To learn more about us, visit www.impact-advisors.comJob Overview Impact Advisors is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director, HB/PB HIM & Coding to support a large, multi-facility health system client. In this role, you will lead enterprise-wide Health Information Management and coding operations across a 22-hospital, 500+ clinic system, directly overseeing three Directors of HIM/Coding, while guiding the organization through a significant Epic system upgrade and a subsequent Epic refuel project.Responsibilities* Provide interim executive leadership for all HB (Hospital Billing) and PB (Professional Billing) HIM and coding operations across the client's 22 hospitals and 500+ physician clinics* Directly manage and support three Directors of HIM/Coding, ensuring consistent performance, coverage, and accountability across the enterprise* Lead coding operations through an upcoming Epic system upgrade and a subsequent Epic refuel project, minimizing disruption to coding productivity, DNFB, and revenue cycle throughput* Drive operational improvement initiatives across HIM/coding workflows during periods of significant technology and process change* Partner with revenue cycle, compliance, and IT leadership to ensure coding accuracy, regulatory compliance, and data integrity throughout the Epic transition* Establish and monitor KPIs for coding productivity, quality, and turnaround time across hospital and physician billing operations* Serve as the primary point of accountability for HIM/coding performance to client executive stakeholders for the duration of the engagement* Assess current-state HIM/coding operations and recommend structural, staffing, or process changes to support long-term stability* Provide mentorship and stabilizing leadership to the existing Director-level team during a period of executive transitionQualifications* Minimum of 10 years of progressive HIM/coding leadership experience, including significant experience at the Senior Director/System Director/VP level within a multi-facility health system* Demonstrated experience directly overseeing multiple Director-level leaders and large, distributed HIM/coding teams* Both Hospital Billing (HB) and Professional Billing (PB) coding operations experience required* Direct experience leading HIM/coding operations through a major Epic system upgrade, optimization, or go-live* Proven track record of driving operational improvement and stability during periods of significant technology and organizational change* RHIA or RHIT credential strongly preferred; CCS or equivalent coding credential a plus* Prior interim or consulting engagement experience strongly preferred* Strong executive communication skills, with the ability to build immediate credibility with existing Director-level leadership and client executives* Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred* Ability to start within approximately 30 days to support the upcoming Epic upgrade timeline