Iroquois Memorial Hospital is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Director of Health Information Management (HIM) to join our leadership team and lead the hospital's medical records and health information operations. This opportunity offers the right candidate the opportunity to oversee the integrity, confidentiality, accessibility, and maintenance of patient health records, while ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state regulations. This role is especially important in a rural hospital setting, where effective resource management, cross-departmental collaboration, and efficient workflows are essential to delivering quality patient care.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with hospital leadership, medical staff, nursing, billing, compliance, and information technology to support accurate documentation, and effective information management. It is expected that this role will work onsite and will not be considered for remote work.
Ideal Candidate Profile- Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred
- Certified Coder
- RHIA or RHIT certification required
- Relevant experience in hospital HIM< medical records, coding or health information services
Compensation and Benefits- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Earned Time (ET) accrual starting on the first day of employment.
Community and LifestyleThis role offers the opportunity to live and work in a close-knit rural community with strong local connections and an excellent work-life balance. Watseka is the county seat of Iroquois County, featuring a charming downtown area and family-friendly environment. We are conveniently located near Champaign and Kankakee, with the world-class dining, sports, and culture of downtown Chicago just a 90-minute drive away.
