Director HIM Inpatient Coding

Job Description: The HIM Coding Director is accountable for the successful strategic, operational, financial, and programmatic performance of the Acute / Inpatient Hospital Coding team across the integrated health system, including vendor-supported services. This Director is also responsible for regulatory compliance, training, auditing and enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of health information management practices. Benefits are one of the ways we encourage health for you and your family. Our generous package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. But health is more than a well-working body: it encompasses body, mind, and spiritual well-being. To that end, we’ve launched a Healthy Living program to address your holistic health. Healthy Living includes financial incentives, digital tools, tobacco cessation, classes, counseling, and paid time off. We also offer financial wellness tools and retirement planning. With this position, you are eligible to participate in an annual pay-for-performance opportunity (“AP4P”). This plan enables Intermountain Health to provide leaders with an additional performance compensation opportunity. The AP4P opportunities are calculated as a percentage of your base salary. Awards are paid out based on attainment of selected Intermountain Health Board-approved goals. This position is a remote / work from home opportunity with business travel as needed (to Broomfield, CO or Salt Lake City). Intermountain Health maintains employment registration in Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Colorado, and Montana. Candidates in other locations may be considered. Currently, we are not hiring remote workers in the following states: CA, CT, HI, IL, NY, RI, VT, and WA. As the HIM Director of Inpatient / Hospital Coding, you will: Oversee Acute Inpatient Hospital Coding, providing strategic direction and operational guidance. Ensure the team is well-trained, motivated, and aligned with the organization's goals. Ensure all HIM practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including HIPAA and other privacy laws. Stay informed about changes in regulations and implement necessary adjustments. Maintain the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of health information data, along with implementing quality control measures and ensuring timely and accurate documentation. Optimize the use of HIM systems and software. Evaluate and implement new technologies that improve data management and patient care. Identify opportunities for process enhancements within HIM operations. Develop and implement strategies that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service delivery. Work closely with clinical, administrative, and IT teams to ensure seamless integration of HIM processes with other departments. Drive initiatives to standardize and optimize health information systems, leveraging data-driven decision-making, process improvement, and workforce development. Develop and manage the assigned HIM department budget, ensuring resource allocation supports strategic objectives Provide ongoing training and professional development opportunities for HIM staff. Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Manage HIM vendor relationships, ensuring contractual performance, workflow optimization and system efficiency. Skills Strategic Planner Vision Executor Health Information Systems Expert Communicator Leadership Expert Critical thinking Process Improvement Data analytics Multidisciplinary Collaborator Consultant The most qualified candidate will have prior leadership experience in HIM and/or Coding in an acute care setting. In addition, we are seeking a candidate with previous experience in Hospital inpatient coding (ICD10 CM and PCS), along with the proven ability to lead large teams through complex changes in a matrixed environment. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or related Healthcare degree from an accredited institution. Education is verified. AHIMA certification (RHIA or RHIT) Demonstrated experience in progressive leadership roles in a large healthcare organization. Demonstrated ability to connect with leaders across many levels of the organization. Demonstrated success leading a team of HIM professionals. Demonstrated proficiency with EMR/HIM Data Management systems and technologies. Demonstrated proficiency utilizing Microsoft office tools. Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrates engaging presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to creatively problem solve and effectively influence change and manage the change process. Preferred Highly prefer Coding credential from AHIMA or AAPC Master’s degree in Health Information Management or related healthcare field from an accredited institution. Education is verified. Five (5) years experience at a manager level or above in an HIM function in a large healthcare system. ICD10 CM, ICD10 PCS and DRG Coding Technology (computer assisted coding, encoder, AI)  Change Management #LI-EXECRC Please note that a video interview with Microsoft Teams will be required along with the possibility of onsite interviews and/or meetings. Physical Requirements Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs. Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors who require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc. May have the same physical requirements as those of clinical or patient care jobs, when the leader takes clinical shifts. For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles. Location: Peaks Regional Office Work City: Broomfield Work State: Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $67.41 - $104.06 We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here. Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process. All positions subject to close without notice. Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery. Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment. To find out more about us, head to our career site here. 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