Director of Health Information Management / HIPAA Privacy Officer - Full-time

At Yoakum Community Hospital, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate healthcare services to our community. We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team as the Director of Health Information Management/HIPAA Privacy Officer.

In this key leadership role, you will oversee the Health Information Management (HIM) department and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations. You will be responsible for managing the medical records system, ensuring the accuracy and confidentiality of patient information, and implementing and maintaining policies and procedures related to health information management and privacy.

Direct responsibility for ICD-10/CPT coding. Accuracy and processing edits, as needed. Responsibility for coding auditing and maintaining 95% coding accuracy.

As the HIPAA Privacy Officer, you will provide guidance and education to staff regarding HIPAA regulations and privacy practices. You will conduct regular audits and risk assessments to identify and address any potential privacy breaches, and develop and implement corrective action plans as needed.

The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills, excellent knowledge of health information management principles and HIPAA regulations, and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will also possess a deep understanding of electronic health record systems and information technology in healthcare settings.

If you are a motivated and engaging professional who is passionate about protecting patient privacy and ensuring the integrity of health information, we would love to hear from you!

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Health Information Management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of HIPAA regulations and privacy practices.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in electronic health record systems and information technology in healthcare settings.

Benefits

At Yoakum Community Hospital we enjoy an outstanding work environment, covered parking, comprehensive health and welfare benefits including tuition reimbursement, a generous PTO allowance, and a great company culture. Comprehensive health and welfare benefits package is offered as part of total compensation.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) and 401(k) matching
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Flexible spending account and other benefits

YCH is a drug free workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.