Our client, a respected community hospital in upstate New York, is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Director of Health Information Management (HIM). This leader will oversee the operations, compliance, and performance of the HIM department and medical coding function across the organization’s inpatient and outpatient settings. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a high-impact department at a mission-driven hospital committed to patient care and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Strategy:
• Direct departmental operations, ensuring alignment with the organization’s clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical standards.
• Establish and manage the HIM department’s operational budget, goals, and objectives.
• Determine department structure and appropriate staffing levels; hire, train, and evaluate team members.

• Regulatory Compliance & Confidentiality:
• Implement and enforce policies to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of health information in compliance with HIPAA and other regulations.
• Oversee the appropriate release of patient information per legal requirements.
• Technology & Innovation:
• Identify, evaluate, and implement technologies and systems to improve records management, data retention, and overall HIM operations.
• Medical Coding Oversight:
• Ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of all medical coding practices.
• Maintain adherence to regulatory, payer, and accreditation standards.
• Documentation & Reporting:
• Develop and analyze health records and indices required by licensing and accrediting agencies.
• Maintain current privacy consent forms, authorization documentation, and legal notices.

• Requirements:

  • Minimum: High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, Associate’s degree, or Bachelor’s degree
  • Preferred: Master’s degree
  • 5 -10+ years of relevant experience in HIM
  • 2 - 5+ years in a leadership or management role
  • At least one of the following, current and in good standing): Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) – AHIMA, Certified Professional Coder (CPC) – AAPC, Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) – AHIMA, Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) – AHIMA
  • Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
  • In-depth knowledge of HIM regulations, best practices, and technologies
  • Critical thinker with the ability to work independently and under pressure
  • Strong commitment to maintaining privacy and compliance standards

About TAL Healthcare

At Tal Healthcare our sole focus is on you, and how we can meet your needs and goals. Each time we talk to our clients and our candidates, we look for ways to excel in the search assignment and transform what we do into a rewarding experience for everyone. The process begins by understanding precisely what will attract the top people to today’s healthcare opportunities. This includes really getting to know each applicant’s motivation. We explore their motivation to make a change, their ability to meet the requirements of the offered opportunity, critical points in the development of their career, and how their mindset fits with the company’s culture. To meet our client’s immediate needs and longer-term goals, critical thinking is applied so we can offer ideal solutions and candidates that will thrive in the position and contribute to their organizations success. A large part of this effort involves industry insight — understanding the needs and trends that affect today’s healthcare professionals, and anticipating future developments so we can proactively offer the best possible career services. By assessing the criteria and requirements, we end up with a hiring process that a...llows for a highly successful match. We strive to maintain the highest levels of performance and excellence as we interact with both clients and candidates. Our commitment to maintaining these values is based on the philosophy of continuous improvement of our practices, the strength of solid teamwork and by exercising personal accountability. -We take our responsibilities seriously -We are straightforward and direct -We are respectful, discrete and confidential -We do the right thing

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