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)