Director of HIM

Job Description

Job Description

The Health Information Director is responsible for supervision, scheduling, performance appraisals, and performance standards of the HIM staff. In addition, the Director is responsible for the yearly budget, compliance with state and federal regulatory standards, innovation, staff education, and policies and procedures. Direct and oversee all HIM department functions, including medical records release of information, abstracting, coding, charging, denial management, revenue integrity, documentation improvement, electronic health record (EHR) data integrity, and system use compliance. Monitors physician documentation and deficiencies to ensure compliance with Joint Commission Standards. Serves on various hospital committees, serves as the HIPAA Officer, and compiles reports with guidelines for hospital JCAHO accreditation. Follows the code of ethics for the practice of Health Information Management as defined by AHIMA.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; RHIT or RHIA required.
• Five+ years of HIM experience. Prior leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) and follow instructions.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Must be familiar with ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job as defined in the job description and physical activities summary.

Benefits Summary

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

1. Health Insurance
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Free internal prescription program
• Employer contributions to premiums.
2. Retirement Plans
• 457(b) plan with employer matching.
• 401(a) plan for employer contributions.
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Vacation days: 12 to 27 days per year based on years of service
• Sick days: 12 days per year accruing to a maximum of 65 days.
• Holidays: 6 observed paid holidays
4. Work-Life Balance
• Flexible work schedules
5. Other Benefits
• Employer-provided life insurance with optional additional coverage available at the employee's expense.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Professional development opportunities
• Scholarship and Tuition reimbursement
6. Additional Perks
• Wellness programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Productivity, retention, and referral bonuses

About Us

At Wabash General Hospital, we are dedicated to putting patients at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our motto, “people you know, helping people you love,” we are committed to serving our community with care and compassion.

We offer services for all generations, striving to be the trusted healthcare destination throughout every stage of life. While we are honored to have received numerous awards recognizing our efforts to be the best, what truly sets us apart is the personalized experience we provide to our patients and their families.

Our compassionate and dedicated team is focused on delivering exceptional, individualized care to support patients and their loved ones every step of the way. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.