Director Health Information Management

Turn healthcare data into healthier outcomes as the Director of Health Information Management at a respected rural hospital where leadership, innovation, and community impact come together! The Director of Health Information Management will join a mission-driven, patient-first healthcare organization known for compassionate care, strong community trust, and personalized service. This hospital offers the stability of an established regional provider, an engaged leadership team, and meaningful opportunities to improve quality, safety, regulatory readiness, and data integrity. Clinicians and leaders benefit from close interdisciplinary collaboration, streamlined decision-making, modern health information technology, and the ability to see how their work directly improves care for local patients and families. Within the Health Information Management and Medical Records department, the HIM Director will lead operations supporting accurate, secure, timely, and compliant patient information across the care continuum. This is an opportunity to make a visible difference at a Critical-Access Hospital committed to community-focused care . The Director of Health Information Management will guide medical records workflows, coding and documentation quality, release-of-information practices, privacy standards, data governance, EHR optimization, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement. The HIM Director will report to senior hospital leadership and receive the executive support, technology resources, and cross-functional partnership needed to advance departmental goals. Responsibilities include leading and mentoring Health Information Management staff, maintaining compliance with HIPAA and applicable state and federal regulations, overseeing coding accuracy and record completion, supporting audits, monitoring key performance indicators, and collaborating on revenue cycle and quality initiatives. The Director of Health Information Management will work alongside friendly nurses, physicians, finance and revenue cycle professionals, clinical leaders, compliance experts, and a diverse healthcare team that values respect, accountability, and practical problem-solving. Located in Gila County, Arizona, the Director of Health Information Management can enjoy a scenic Southwestern lifestyle with mountain views, open skies, and quick access to hiking, camping, fishing, boating, cycling, and other year-round outdoor recreation. The region offers a relaxed pace, manageable commutes, lower-density living, varied housing options, welcoming community events, local dining, family-friendly amenities, and convenient access to parks and public lands. With abundant sunshine, dramatic desert-and-mountain scenery, and reasonable connectivity to larger Arizona destinations and airports, Gila County appeals to professionals seeking career purpose, privacy, natural beauty, and a genuine sense of community. The Director of Health Information Management opportunity includes competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package featuring health coverage and retirement benefits, along with additional offerings that may support paid time off, professional development, and long-term financial wellbeing. #J-18808-Ljbffr Clinical Management Consultants