Director of Health Information Management

Why You’ll Love Working Here Competitive Compensation – Salary and benefits package designed to reward your expertise, leadership, and contributions. Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options to support you and your family. Future Security – 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching to help you build long-term financial stability. Generous Paid Time Off – Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) to support work-life balance and personal well-being. Career Growth Opportunities – Professional development, leadership training, and advancement opportunities across our organization. Recognition & Reward Programs – We celebrate employee achievements and contributions to our success. Exclusive Employee Discounts & Perks – Access to special savings and benefits designed for our team members.

Director of HIM Location: Laredo Medical Center Schedule: Day Shift Hours Job Summary The Director, Health Information Management (HIM) is responsible for the overall development, management, and operational success of the HIM department. This role oversees key HIM functions, including Unbilled/Revenue Cycle, Master Patient Index (MPI), Medical Record Imaging and Chart Management, Forms, and Release of Information (ROI). The Director collaborates with the Facility Privacy Officer (FPO) to ensure compliance with HIPAA and applicable State/Federal privacy regulations. This position establishes and enforces policies, ensures compliance with accrediting agencies, and supervises staff to maintain data quality, integrity, confidentiality, retention, and security of health information. Essential Functions Monitors and reports incomplete and delinquent medical records, ensuring timely completion and communicating findings to hospital leadership and appropriate committees. Tracks, monitors, and reports Health Information Management (HIM) Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including Operative Reports, History and Physicals, Delinquency Rate, and Scanning Turnaround Time; leads targeted action plans for improvement. Oversees timely discharge record processing to ensure prompt record availability for continuity of care, chart completion, and coding. Serves as chair or co-chair of the Facility Forms Committee, ensuring consistency, standardization, and version control of all clinical and administrative forms. Coordinates Master Patient Index (MPI) integrity activities, including duplicate resolution, patient identity management, and demographic data validation. Oversees medical record imaging and chart management functions, ensuring timely scanning, indexing, and quality assurance of electronic health records. Partners with the Facility Privacy Officer (FPO) to monitor and support Release of Information (ROI) processes, safeguarding compliance with HIPAA and state-specific privacy regulations. Coordinates with IT and EHR support teams to identify and resolve system issues impacting data integrity, record accessibility, or HIM workflows. Performs other duties as assigned. Maintains regular and reliable attendance. Complies with all policies and standards. Leadership Responsibilities Supervision and Staff Management Provides leadership, mentorship and professional development opportunities for departmental staff. Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources. Consults with leadership on any potential staffing issues. Conducts performance evaluations, sets goals and provides feedback to staff on their performance and development. Strategic Planning and Financial Oversight Collaborates with hospital leadership to set the strategic direction for the department, including budgeting, resource allocation and long-term planning. Monitors expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services. Evaluates and implements new technologies to enhance operational efficiency. Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures and protocols to optimize quality and overall