HIM Director - CA - On Site
San Jose, CA
Job Summary
We are currently seeking a full-time, on-site HIM Director to lead and manage Health Information Management operations. Reporting to the Regional HIM Director, the HIM Director will oversee all facility-based HIM workflows, manage HIM staff, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations. You will drive unbilled management processes, lead system implementations, and collaborate with hospital departments and medical staff to optimize documentation and compliance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage daily HIM operations: record reconciliation, release of information, record retrieval, and trauma/tumor registries
- Supervise HIM staff and monitor productivity, service levels, and workflow processes
- Perform and oversee facility unbilled activities and work closely with medical staff to resolve outstanding issues
- Lead HIM system initiatives, including the implementation and maintenance of Computer Assisted Coding (CAC) technology
- Act as a key point of contact for HIM-related projects and ongoing communication with hospital leadership and other departments
- Support facility compliance with operational standards, quality measures, and revenue cycle targets
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong understanding of HIM operations, unbilled management, and healthcare compliance
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field (Required)
- RHIA or RHIT certification (Required)
- Minimum of 3+ years of recent HIM Director-level experience in a large hospital setting (Required)