Health Informatioin Management Director, Medical Records, RHIA, TN

Health Information Management Director, Medical Records, RHIA, TN

The Southern Medical Recruiters team invites applications for a full‑time Health Information Management Director to lead the Medical Records department at a general acute care hospital in Tennessee.

• Record processing and completion, coding, clinical documentation improvement, abstracting, transcription, and release of information.
• Participate in performance improvement activities, MR/UR Committee meetings, and provide data and statistics for internal and other medical staff meetings.
• Prepare and submit reports of record delinquency, physician suspension, and related documentation.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, hospital policies, and industry regulations (CMS, Joint Commission, Medical Staff Bylaws, etc.).
• Maintain the integrity, completeness, and accuracy of medical records.
• Plan, implement, and monitor quality and production of department functions to support patient care and hospital needs.
• Achieve internal and hospital‑established HIM goals and targets.
• Manage HIM operations within the established budget.
• Perform personnel management functions and provide training and support to HIM staff.
• Collaborate with physicians and department managers to meet department and hospital requirements and goals.

• Education: Graduate of an AHIMA‑accredited program with a baccalaureate degree in Science and Medical Record Administration or higher; RHIA required.
• Experience: Minimum of five years’ experience as an HIM Director in an acute care facility; experience with Microsoft Office, ad‑hoc query software, electronic health records, image scan/index software, workflow, and computer assisted coding (preferably 3M); experience leading a Clinical Documentation Improvement Program (CDIP).
• Strong leadership, problem‑solving, decision‑making, and accountability skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Client offers excellent compensation, benefits, relocation allowance, and other perks.

Please email your resume for consideration. All information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.