HEALTH INFORMATION DIRECTOR

Job Description

Job Description

Full-Time│In-House

Position Summary

Sullivan County Memorial Hospital is seeking a Health Information Director / Coder to oversee Health Information Management operations, physician billing and coding, and HIPAA/privacy compliance.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, professional, and able to work independently while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversee daily Health Information Management operations and medical record processes.
• Ensure health information is accurate, complete, secure, confidential, and compliant.
• Perform and oversee physician and APP billing and coding.
• Review documentation and assign appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
• Prepare and submit insurance and patient claims.
• Resolve billing, coding, and documentation issues.
• Serve as the hospital’s HIPAA/Privacy Officer and oversee privacy compliance.
• Maintain HIPAA policies, training, and required documentation.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate Health Information staff.
• Assist with audits, regulatory reporting, quality improvement, and compliance activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow all hospital policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent sitting, talking, and computer use
• Occasional standing, walking, kneeling, or reaching
• Infrequent lifting of 50+ lbs.
• Ability to work near mechanical parts and in moderate to high noise levels
• Good visual, auditory, and manual dexterity
• Ability to work in stressful environments

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Health Information Management, Medical Coding, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in Health Information Management, medical coding, physician billing, or related healthcare experience preferred.
• RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CPC, or related certification preferred.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, HIPAA, medical terminology, and healthcare billing.
• Strong computer, communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills with excellent mindfulness and confidentiality.