Job Title: Director, Health Information Management (HIM)

Location: Mayfield, KY

Salary: As per Exp.

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

The Director of Health Information Management (HIM) is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the HIM department. This role involves developing and implementing departmental goals, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards, managing operations, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, critical thinking abilities, and a commitment to maintaining the integrity of health information.

• Strategic Planning:

  • Develop and implement departmental goals, plans, and standards aligned with clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical objectives.

• Operational Oversight:

  • Direct and evaluate departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to meet performance and quality objectives.

  • Plan and monitor staffing activities, including hiring, onboarding, evaluations, disciplinary actions, and ongoing education initiatives.

• Budget Management:

  • Prepare, monitor, and evaluate departmental budgets to ensure compliance with allocated funding.

• Audit Coordination:

  • Coordinate and direct internal and external audits to maintain compliance and address any identified issues.

• Professional Development:

  • Create and foster an environment that encourages professional growth and development for team members.

• Quality Assurance:

  • Ensure the department remains focused on its critical role in the continuum of care and meets quality control standards.

• Review and comply with LifePoint's Code of Conduct and all relevant company and division policies and procedures.

• Education:

  • Associate's Degree or Graduate of a Program in Discipline (Required)

  • Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

• Skills:

  • Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

  • Ability to function effectively in a high-stress environment and take appropriate actions.

• Certifications:

  • RHIT (Required)

  • RHIA (Preferred)

  • Registration with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunity to lead and shape the HIM department in a dynamic healthcare setting.

• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

• Focus on professional growth and career advancement.

• Benefits Include:

  • 401(k)

  • Dental insurance

  • Health insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Vision insurance

• Full-time

• 8-hour shift

1. Do you have RHIT certification?

2. Do you have experience in a leadership role within HIM?

3. Are you registered with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)?

4. Are you familiar with developing and managing departmental budgets?