Director of Health Information

Do you want to work in a family-like environment with unparalleled leadership committed to providing quality care? Come join our family at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas!

We're looking for a DYNAMIC DIRECTOR OF HEALTH INFORMATION to join our team!

We offer a competitive benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and many other perks!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Health Information Management Director is responsible for the overall operation of the Health Information Management Department inclusive of administrative and technical operation. Utilizing effective planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and controlling mechanisms, the Health Information Management Director ensures that efficient and effective services are provided.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelors degree preferred
2. Graduate of a professional school in an approved health information management program.
3. Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification required. Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) preferred, but not required
4. Three (3) to five (5) years experience in an acute care setting.
5. Knowledgeable of current DNV standards, HIPAA regulations, compliance requirements and legal rules and regulations.
6. Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The Medical Center of Southeast Texas is taking additional, necessary preparations to ensure patients can receive compassionate care in a safe, carefully managed environment with confidence and without fear.

Our Safe and Ready program consists of a rigorous [five-point] standard ensuring patient safety, confidence, and convenience:

You can rest assured that we have made the necessary preparations to provide care in a safe, controlled, and professional way.

Expanded hours will allow previously cancelled procedures to be scheduled as quickly as possible.

Any COVID-19 related care takes place in designated areas away from other patients and their families.

Emergency Departments are reorganized to be a safe place to treat all emergency patients.

A stringent cleaning policy has been implemented throughout the hospital.

A strictly controlled visitor and masking policy is required for patient safety.

Steward Health Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Steward Health Care does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.