Director of Health Information Management at Star Valley Health

Afton, Wyoming, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Governance, Leadership, HIM Operations, Medical Record Documentation, Workflow Analysis, Collaboration, Organizational Skills, Communication, Problem Solving, Microsoft Office, Performance Improvement, Confidentiality, Professionalism

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Director of Health Information Management Location: Afton, Wyoming Status: Full-time FLSA Exempt Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package that includes: Health, dental, & vision insurance, health savings account Approximately 4 weeks of PTO Short term sick time, Basic life insurance coverage Disability insurance Matching retirement plan Summary In alignment with Star Valley Health’s mission, vision, and values, the Director of Health Information Management (HIM) provides strategic leadership, vision, and oversight for the organization’s health information governance, clinical documentation integrity, and coding operations. This role is accountable for developing and executing a long-term strategy to ensure that health information systems and processes support clinical excellence, operational efficiency, financial integrity, and regulatory compliance. The Director partners with executive leadership, clinical and operational leaders, and information technology to drive innovation in electronic health records (EHR), data integrity, and privacy practices. This position ensures Star Valley Health remains a leader in secure, high-quality, and compliant health information management across the continuum of care. This is an at-will position. Job Duties Provide leadership and development for the HIM team, fostering professional growth, engagement, and high performance. Oversee HIM operations to ensure compliance with HIPAA, CMS, CAH regulations, and other applicable federal, state, and local requirements. Develop, implement, and maintain HIM policies, procedures, and quality metrics. Collaborate with Revenue Cycle, IT, and clinical departments to optimize HIM workflows and ensure seamless EHR system integration. Lead system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements, including EPIC modules, ensuring testing, training, and workflow integration. Monitor and report on HIM productivity, quality indicators, and regulatory compliance metrics to executive leadership. Oversee responses to legal, audit, and data requests, ensuring timeliness and compliance. Identify opportunities for process improvements, workflow efficiencies, and technology utilization to enhance HIM operations. Comply with HIPPA and other federal, state, and local regulations as well as maintain the highest degree of confidentiality in client and staff matters. Requirements Abilities & Skills: Data Governance: Knowledge of data integrity, health information analytics, and reporting best practices. Strategic thinker with strong leadership and people management skills. Comprehensive knowledge of HIM operations, medical record documentation standards, and regulatory requirements. Ability to analyze complex workflows and develop effective solutions. Strong collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams, including Revenue Cycle, Quality, and IT. Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general computer applications for data analysis and reporting. Performance Improvement: Ability to develop and implement quality improvement initiatives. Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and upholding organizational values and mission. Experience & Education: Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, Health Information Technology, or a related field required; Master’s preferred. Minimum 3–5 years of progressive leadership experience in HIM, preferably in a hospital or health system environment. Strong experience with EPIC or other EHR systems, including system upgrades and workflow optimization. Proven track record of compliance oversight, policy development, and process improvement initiatives. Experience with EPIC required*

Responsibilities

The Director of Health Information Management provides strategic leadership and oversight for health information governance, clinical documentation integrity, and coding operations. This role is accountable for developing and executing a long-term strategy to support clinical excellence and regulatory compliance.