Director of HIM

Wabash General Hospital

$80K — $100K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred; RHIT or RHIA required.
  • Five+ years of HIM experience with prior leadership experience preferred.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in medical terminology.
  • Familiarity with ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding.
  • Ability to perform essential job functions as outlined.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and schedule HIM staff, managing performance appraisals and standards.
  • Oversee the HIM department's yearly budget and ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Direct functions including medical records release information and coding accuracy.
  • Monitor physician documentation to align with Joint Commission Standards.
  • Serve on hospital committees as the HIPAA Officer, compiling accreditation reports.
  • Implement innovative practices and staff education initiatives.
  • Adhere to AHIMA's ethical standards in health information management.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Employer contributions to retirement plans including matching for 457(b).
  • Generous paid time off (PTO), including 12 to 27 vacation days per year.
  • Flexible work schedules to promote work-life balance.
  • Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement available.
  • Life insurance and short-term/long-term disability coverage.
  • Various wellness programs and volunteer opportunities available.
Full Job Description
The Health Information Director is responsible for supervision, scheduling, performance appraisals, and performance standards of the HIM staff. In addition, the Director is responsible for the yearly budget, compliance with state and federal regulatory standards, innovation, staff education, and policies and procedures. Direct and oversee all HIM department functions, including medical records release of information, abstracting, coding, charging, denial management, revenue integrity, documentation improvement, electronic health record (EHR) data integrity, and system use compliance. Monitors physician documentation and deficiencies to ensure compliance with Joint Commission Standards. Serves on various hospital committees, serves as the HIPAA Officer, and compiles reports with guidelines for hospital JCAHO accreditation. Follows the code of ethics for the practice of Health Information Management as defined by AHIMA.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred; RHIT or RHIA required.
  • Five+ years of HIM experience. Prior leadership experience preferred.
  • Ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) and follow instructions.
  • Working knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Must be familiar with ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job as defined in the job description and physical activities summary.

Benefits Summary

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  1. Health Insurance
    • Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
    • Free internal prescription program
    • Employer contributions to premiums.
  2. Retirement Plans
    • 457(b) plan with employer matching.
    • 401(a) plan for employer contributions.
  3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • Vacation days: 12 to 27 days per year based on years of service
    • Sick days: 12 days per year accruing to a maximum of 65 days.
    • Holidays: 6 observed paid holidays
  4. Work-Life Balance
    • Flexible work schedules
  5. Other Benefits
    • Employer-provided life insurance with optional additional coverage available at the employee's expense.
    • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
    • Employee assistance programs (EAP)
    • Health Savings Accounts
    • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Professional development opportunities
    • Scholarship and Tuition reimbursement
  6. Additional Perks
    • Wellness programs
    • Volunteer opportunities
    • Productivity, retention, and referral bonuses

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