Director Health Information Management

Job Description

Job Title: Health Information Director

Location: Salina, KS

Shift: Full-Time, Day Shift (Monday–Friday, Variable Hours)

Relocation Allowance: Up to $5,000 (will be discussed further during interview)

Pay Rate: $42.00 - $65.00/hour ($90,000 - $135,000 annually based on experience)

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all Health Information Management department operations.
• Oversee medical record processing, coding, indexing, transcription, filing, storage, and release of information.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of acute and ambulatory coding processes.
• Maintain compliance with health information policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Supervise department staff and support workflow improvements.
• Manage physician suspension processes and records maintenance.
• Coordinate trauma registry and information retrieval functions.
• Communicate effectively with leadership and healthcare staff regarding department operations.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and health information regulations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Science or related field required (or active plan to complete degree).
• Minimum 5 years of management/supervisory experience required.
• Minimum 5 years of medical coding experience required.
• RHIT certification required.
• RHIA certification highly preferred.
• Experience with HIPAA regulations preferred.
• Kansas state licensure/certification requirements applicable.