Executive Director, HIMS Services

City of Hope

. Develop and execute enterprise HIMS strategies, goals and initiatives aligned with City of Hope’s organizational priorities .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $191,578 - $320,134 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Health Information Management, including coding, documentation, and regulatory compliance, while effectively leading teams and driving operational improvements across multiple locations. Proficient in managing budgets and fostering partnerships with clinical and operational leaders to enhance service quality and revenue cycle objectives.

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Health Information Management LeadershipRegulatory Compliance (HIPAA, TJC, CMS)Revenue Cycle ManagementCoding and CDI ExpertiseBudget Management

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Hard Skills

Health Information ManagementCoding (ICD-10-CM, CPT-4)Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI)Revenue Cycle ManagementInformation GovernanceLegal Health Records ManagementPerformance Indicator DevelopmentProcess RedesignEHR OptimizationVendor Relationship Management

Soft Skills

CoachingTransparencyAccountabilityAnalytical SkillsStakeholder Management

Certifications & Qualifications

RHIA CertificationRHIT CertificationAHIMA MembershipCHIA Membership

Industry Keywords

Health Information ManagementRegulatory ComplianceCalifornia Title 22FDA RequirementsCMIANIH RequirementsDRGsAPCsElectronic Health Record SystemsLarge Health System Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute enterprise HIMS strategies, goals and initiatives aligned with City of Hope’s organizational priorities
Lead HIMS operations across multiple locations, setting performance indicators and ensuring service, quality and revenue cycle objectives are achieved
Oversee coding, CDI, documentation, release of information, records management, forms management and regulatory compliance functions
Serve as custodian of the legal health record and guide policies, procedures and medical staff requirements supporting accurate, complete documentation
Drive operational improvement by redesigning processes, applying leading practices and implementing innovative solutions with minimal disruption
Partner with clinical, revenue cycle, compliance, legal, technology and operational leaders on denials prevention, EHR optimization and information governance
Develop and manage operating and capital budgets, vendor relationships and business-unit performance
Ensure compliance with HIPAA and applicable federal, state, accreditation and organizational requirements
Attract, develop and retain high-performing leaders and teams through coaching, transparency, accountability and servant leadership
Support acquisition and expansion initiatives by ensuring health information management requirements are effectively addressed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or a related field
10 or more years of experience in Health Information Management
At least seven years in a leadership capacity
Current RHIA or RHIT certification
Membership in AHIMA and CHIA
Strong knowledge of HIMS operations, revenue cycle management, legal health records, release of information, CDI, coding and information governance
Knowledge of TJC standards, California Title 22, CMS, FDA, HIPAA, CMIA and NIH requirements
Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, DRGs and APCs
Experience leading multiple levels of management across varied locations
Demonstrated written, verbal, analytical and stakeholder-management skills
Master’s degree highly preferred
Experience within a large health system using multiple electronic health record systems highly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Benefits
Equal opportunity employer