Our client is seeking a HIM Director in Northwest Arizona. This is a working director position and will need to know how to code Inpatient (IP) and Outpatient (OP) charts.

Including:

Understanding of Coding, ROI and medical transcription
Proficient at ICD-9 coding
Privacy Officer experience is preferred
Extensive experience communicating with medical staff to include RN's and MD's
Good track record of managing budgets and finishing projects on time and under budget


Preferred:

BA degree, but will review candidates with AA degree
JCAHO Survey preparedness and reporting
Physician Education / Documentation experience
Policy and Procedure Development experience


Technical Skills:

IP and OP Coding
Electronic Medical Record Systems experience


Cultural/Soft Skills:

Strong communication skills both verbal and written
Capable to gain rapport with HIM Staff, Administration and clinical staff - MD's and RN's


Requirements:

RHIT or RHIA certification. Member of AHIMA
Strong leadership skills within Health Information Management
5+ years of previous HIM Management / Director experience within an acute care facility