Full-Time│InHouse
Position Summary
Sullivan County Memorial Hospital is seeking a Health Information Director / Coder to oversee Health Information Management operations, physician billing and coding, and HIPAA/privacy compliance.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, professional, and able to work independently while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Essential Job Functions
- Oversee daily Health Information Management operations and medical record processes.
- Ensure health information is accurate, complete, secure, confidential, and compliant.
- Perform and oversee physician and APP billing and coding.
- Review documentation and assign appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
- Prepare and submit insurance and patient claims.
- Resolve billing, coding, and documentation issues.
- Serve as the hospital’s HIPAA/Privacy Officer and oversee privacy compliance.
- Maintain HIPAA policies, training, and required documentation.
- Supervise, train, and evaluate Health Information staff.
- Assist with audits, regulatory reporting, quality improvement, and compliance activities.
- Maintain confidentiality and follow all hospital policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
- Frequent sitting, talking, and computer use
- Occasional standing, walking, kneeling, or reaching
- Infrequent lifting of 50+ lbs.
- Ability to work near mechanical parts and in moderate to high noise levels
- Good visual, auditory, and manual dexterity
- Ability to work in stressful environments
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate degree in Health Information Management, Medical Coding, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in Health Information Management, medical coding, physician billing, or related healthcare experience preferred.
- RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CPC, or related certification preferred.
- Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, HIPAA, medical terminology, and healthcare billing.
- Strong computer, communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills with excellent mindfulness and confidentiality.
