HIM Director

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Health Information Management (HIM) Director provides strategic and operational leadership for the hospital’s Health Information Management and medical records functions. Oversees the integrity, accuracy, security, accessibility, and timely management of patient health information in compliance with federal and state regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies. The Director oversees medical records, coding and clinical documentation, release of information, data integrity, information governance, record retention, privacy, and regulatory compliance.

The role serves as a key HIM resource to executive leadership, medical staff, clinical departments, Quality, Compliance, IT, Revenue Cycle, and other organizational partners.. Monitors departmental performance, regulatory compliance, and key performance indicators while identifying opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency. Develops and manages departmental budgets, staffing, and performance while fostering a culture of accountability, service, and continuous improvement.

Serves as a subject matter expert on health information regulations, privacy, documentation, and medical record requirements. Promotes the secure and effective use of health information to support quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and the financial health of Samaritan.

HIPAA Privacy Officer:
Oversees the organization’s HIPAA Privacy Program, including privacy policy implementation, workforce education, complaint and incident investigation, compliance monitoring, breach-response coordination, and ongoing guidance to professionals on the appropriate use and disclosure of PHI.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/CORE COMPETENCIES/LEADERSHIP PILLARS

• Relational Leadership:
  Make positive effective relationships a priority.
• Relationship Orientated; developing and fostering relationships through respect, open communication, trust and partnership.
• Developing the campus to serve the region
• Volunteerism (Ambassador for Samaritan) and participates in community events
• Active participation, representing the interests of Samaritan, in professional associations
• Strengthening relationships - by purposeful and systematic rounding with timely follow up and follow through, employee rounding, inter-departmental rounding, and doing stop light reports.
• Elevating Gratefulness - by doing thank you notes to employees, utilizing the peer-to-peer Recognition Program(s) and the DAISY Award.
• Strategic:
  Champions of the vision and strategies of Samaritan
• Active involvement in the planning process
• Inspiring alignment and development of operational practices to achieve business goals
• Setting & Achieving Goals - through Strategic Plan update/affirmation, participating in organizational goal setting, setting department goals, conducting monthly accountability meetings, and honoring vital time.
• Building partnerships to maximize Samaritan achievement
• Business Planning
• Consistency and accountability
• Operations:
  Effectively oversees and directs day-to-day operations.
• Efficiency
• Staffing and work assignments
• Patient Care
• Work Flow
• Resources/equipment/materials
• Keeping professional knowledge and skills current to make operations work effectively
• Project and Process Management
• Improving Communication - through communication boards, huddles and department meetings
• Human Resources:
  Inspires employees and creates a work environment of open communication, respect, teamwork and accountability.
• Develops and fosters an employer of choice culture
• Attracts, develops and retains talent
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