Director Of Health Information Management

Overview

• Lead the Health Information Management department, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and organizational standards.
• Develop and implement departmental goals aligned with clinical, administrative, and ethical requirements.
• Oversee patient care documentation, information technologies, and service levels to achieve quality objectives.
• Manage staffing activities, including hiring, orientation, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure adherence to HIPAA and other healthcare regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance departmental operations.
• Provide leadership in training, developing, and administering corrective actions for staff.
• Contribute to organizational decision-making impacting the department and overall business operations.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Direct departmental activities to meet organizational objectives and compliance standards.
• Develop and monitor departmental plans, standards, and performance metrics.
• Evaluate departmental operations, including documentation and complaint management.
• Prepare and manage budgets, ensuring financial efficiency and resource allocation.
• Implement staff training programs and oversee performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, such as HIPAA.
• Collaborate with the Chief Financial Officer and other stakeholders to align departmental goals.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred; relevant experience may substitute.
• Accreditation as RHIT or RHIA required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Health Information Management; 5 years preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory standards, including HIPAA.
• Proficiency in business mathematics and moderate computer skills.
• Experience in acute care settings and staff development preferred.
• Ability to manage complex communication and varied business problems.
• Willingness to relocate to Los Alamos, NM within 45 days if not already residing there.