Health Information Management (HIM) Director

LifePoint Health

$76K — $102K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
  • RHIT or RHIA certification preferred.
  • Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of healthcare regulatory compliance (e.g., HIPAA).
  • Experience in budget monitoring and departmental management.

Responsibilities

  • Develop departmental goals and plans aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Plan and monitor staffing activities, including hiring and evaluations.
  • Prepare and ensure compliance with departmental budgets.
  • Coordinate internal and external audits.
  • Advocate for data accuracy and privacy in healthcare.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting at $10 per pay period.
  • Life, accident, critical illness insurance, and paid family leave.
  • Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
  • 401(k) retirement package with company match.
  • Access to wellness programs including free gym memberships and mental health services.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

Schedule: Full Time Weekdays 

Location: This position is 100% onsite at Clinch Valley Medical Center, Richlands VA.

Salary Range: $76,000 - $102,000 annually

How you’ll contribute 

The Director of Health Information Management leads a dedicated team as a forward-thinker and champion of data accuracy and privacy to support clinicians, caregivers, patients, and our community. Responsibilities include:

  • Develops and implements departmental goals, plan, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization. 
  • Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.
  • Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance.
  • Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.
  • Exhibits a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA). Skilled in the application of policies and procedures. Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices.

Why join us 
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:  
•    Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
•    Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
•    Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
•    Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
•    Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

 

What we’re looking for: Applicants should have an Associate's degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or other related field. Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or other related field.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or other related field is preferred. 
  • RHIT or RHIA certification is preferred. 
  • Previous leadership/supervisory experience is preferred. 

 

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