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HIM Director
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DCCS Consulting
McAlester, OK (In Person)
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DCCS Consulting, on behalf of McAlester Regional Health Center (MRHC), warmly invites qualified candidates to explore the opportunity to serve as HIM Director. Join a dynamic and collaborative healthcare team while enjoying the benefits of living in one of the nation's most affordable regions, offering an exceptional quality of life and low cost of living. Position Summary The Director of Health Information Management (HIM) is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational oversight, and regulatory compliance of Health Information Management, Coding, Clinical Documentation support, and Compliance/Privacy coordination functions for the organization. This position provides leadership to ensure the integrity, accuracy, accessibility, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance of patient health information while supporting organizational goals related to revenue integrity, operational efficiency, and quality outcomes. The Director collaborates extensively with physicians, nursing leadership, finance, quality, and executive leadership to optimize clinical documentation, coding performance, denial prevention, and compliance initiatives across the health system. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Direct and oversee all HIM operations including chart completion, record integrity, document management, release of information, transcription, and record retention. Ensure the accuracy, confidentiality, and accessibility of patient medical records in compliance with federal and state regulations. Develop and maintain HIM policies and procedures consistent with CMS, HIPAA, Joint Commission, and organizational standards. Oversee medical record audits and monitor compliance with documentation standards. Provide leadership and oversight for inpatient and outpatient coding operations. Monitor coding quality, accuracy, productivity, and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with clinical leadership and providers to improve documentation quality and coding specificity. Support denial prevention and revenue integrity initiatives through coding and documentation improvement efforts. Support organizational compliance initiatives related to HIPAA, patient privacy, documentation standards, and regulatory readiness. Assist with investigation and resolution of privacy concerns, documentation issues, and compliance-related matters. Develop departmental goals, staffing plans, productivity standards, and performance metrics. Prepare and manage departmental budgets and operational improvement initiatives. Collaborate with revenue cycle leadership to improve reimbursement performance and reduce denials. Foster a collaborative and service-oriented culture across departments. Lead, mentor, and develop departmental staff and leadership teams. Participate in organizational committees, strategic planning, and quality improvement initiatives.