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

Impact Advisors; United States; Remote; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Interim leadership experience

Job summary

Impact Advisors, LLC, a nationally recognized healthcare management consulting firm, seeks a dynamic 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, while ensuring regulatory compliance and data integrity.

The role requires 10+ years in HIM/coding leadership at senior levels, executive communication skills, and a track record of operational improvements

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive HIM/coding leadership experience at senior director/VP level.
• RHIA or RHIT credential strongly preferred; CCS or equivalent coding credential is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
• Experience overseeing multiple Director-level leaders in a large multi-facility health system.
• Experience leading HIM/coding through major Epic upgrades and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Provide interim executive leadership for HB and PB HIM and coding operations across a 22-hospital system.
• Directly manage three Directors of HIM/Coding to ensure performance and accountability.
• Lead coding operations through Epic upgrade and refuel project to minimize disruption.
• Drive operational improvements across HIM/coding workflows during technology changes.
• Partner with revenue cycle, compliance, and IT to ensure coding accuracy and data integrity during Epic transition.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for coding productivity, quality, and turnaround time.
• Serve as primary accountability point for HIM/coding performance to client executives.
• Assess current HIM/coding operations and recommend staffing/process changes for stability.

Skills

Executive leadership

Healthcare revenue cycle

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in HIM/Healthcare Admin

RHIA or RHIT preferred

CCS or equivalent credential

Tools

Epic Systems

Job description

Impact 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.com

Job 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 transition

Qualifications

• 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

Additional Information

• Engagement Type: Interim leadership placement
• Travel: As required to support on-site presence at client locations
  At Impact Advisors, we prioritize transparency and equity in our compensation practices. Compensation for this interim engagement will be based on experience, scope, and engagement duration.

Our People and Culture

At Impact Advisors, we cultivate a caring, fun, honest, and autonomous work environment. Our success stems from our associates’ dedication and a shared mission to create a “Positive Impact.” We embrace diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where all employees feel valued and empowered.

Join Impact Advisors and make a real difference in healthcare.

For salaried positions, this role may also be eligible for an annual performance bonus. Additional benefits and perks may also be available, depending on the position and employment terms. This range reflects consideration of several factors, including skills, experience, training, certifications, and organizational needs.

Our People and Culture

At Impact Advisors, we cultivate a caring, fun, honest, and autonomous work environment. Our success stems from our associates’ dedication and a shared mission to create a “Positive Impact.” We embrace diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where all employees feel valued and empowered.

Join Impact Advisors and make a real difference in healthcare.