Assistant Director, HIM

HCT Healthcare Transformation is seeking an experienced interim HIM Assistant Director for an opportunity in New Mexico.

The Health Information Management (HIM) Assistant Director supports the HIM Director in the coordination, supervision, and daily operations of the Health Information Management Department for a Critical Access Hospital and affiliated outpatient clinics. This position provides operational oversight of Release of Information (ROI), document imaging and scanning, medical record integrity, physician deficiency management, chart completion, regulatory compliance support, and HIM staff supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the HIM Director in overseeing daily HIM operations.
• Provide supervision and support to assigned HIM staff.
• Serve as acting HIM Director during absences.
• Oversee ROI operations and compliance.
• Manage physician deficiencies and chart completion processes.
• Support revenue cycle performance and DNFB reduction efforts.

Requirements:

• Education: Associate degree or higher in HIM, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related healthcare field required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of HIM experience required and Minimum of 1 year leadership or supervisory experience required. Experience managing Release of Information operations required.
• Computer Skills: Minimum 2 years Oracle Health/Cerner experience required.

Expenses covered while on assignment include housing, airfare, and rental car.

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