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About the Position AlliedTravelCareers is working with Ambition 24Hours to find a qualified Technician in Los Alamos, New Mexico, 87544!
Health Information Management Director
Role Type
Permanent / Direct Hire
Level
Location
Salary Range
$137,000 $163,000 per annum
Relocation
Not provided candidates must live locally or relocate within 45 days
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Health Information Management (HIM) Director to lead and develop the HIM department of an acute care hospital in Northern New Mexico. This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, with full departmental oversight covering clinical documentation, compliance, information technology, staffing, and budget management.
This is an on-site, permanent position. Candidates must reside in the Los Alamos, NM area or be fully committed to relocating within 45 days of offer acceptance.
Key Responsibilities
Direct all HIM department activities, resources, and operations to meet departmental and organisational objectives
Develop and implement departmental goals, plans, and standards aligned with clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements
Oversee patient care documentation, health information technologies, service levels, and complaint management
Plan and manage staffing activities including hiring, orientation, performance evaluation, and continuing education
Prepare, monitor, and evaluate departmental budgets; ensure operations remain within allocated funding
Coordinate and oversee internal and external audits
Ensure compliance with all applicable healthcare regulations, including HIPAA and Business Office Standards
Foster a culture of professional growth and ensure the department's critical role in the care continuum
Must-Have Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management or a related field (applicable work experience may be considered in lieu)
Active RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) or RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) credential
Comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance frameworks, including HIPAA
Must live in the Los Alamos, NM area or be prepared to relocate within 45 days of offer acceptance
Preferred Experience
Prior HIM leadership experience in an acute care hospital setting
Demonstrated experience training, developing, and evaluating HIM staff
Familiarity with health information systems, EMR platforms, and coding compliance
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills across complex, varied business situations
Advanced communication skills able to present complex information to senior leadership and motivate teams
Proficiency with healthcare IT systems, including EMR, spreadsheets, and data management tools
Sound financial acumen: budget preparation, monitoring, and variance analysis
Project planning and cross-functional organisation: able to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
Functional independence: able to set priorities, develop policies, and make decisions for the department
Benefits & Compensation
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Paid Family Leave
Short & Long-Term Disability
Tuition & Certification Assistance
Loan Assistance
Virtual & Mental Health Care
Employee Discount Programs
Additional benefits include higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and an employee discount programme.
Selection Process
Stage 1: Recruiter screening call
Stage 2: Interview (in-person or Microsoft Teams)
Stage 3: Possible second interview with team members
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