Director-Health Information Management & Privacy Job at Mercy, Saint Louis, MO

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  • Mercy
  • Saint Louis, MO

Job Description

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Director of HIM & Privacy, reporting to Mercy’s Executive Director, leads strategic efforts to ensure the integrity, security, and compliance of health information systems. This role oversees patient record accuracy, privacy policy enforcement, and EHR system management in alignment with HIPAA and other regulations. The Director collaborates across departments to strengthen data governance, mitigate risk, and optimize information workflows.

Position Details:

Location                                                                                              This position will be expected to cover/travel to the following locations:
  • Mercy Hospital South
  • Mercy Hospital Jefferson
  • Mercy Hospital Perry
  • Mercy Hospital Southeast
  • Mercy Hospital Stoddard

Hours/Schedule

Full-Time (40-hrs per week)

Onsite with travel to other locations - Days

Minimum Qualifications

·         Education: Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management.

·         Experience: Minimum of 5 years of HIM experience in an acute care hospital setting. Must have knowledge of coding/billing, medical terminology, health records, and EHR systems. Strong understanding of HIPAA, HITECH, and healthcare privacy regulations.

·         Certifications:

·         Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

·         Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC)  or Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS)

Preferred Qualifications

·         Education: Master’s degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or related field.

·         Experience: Leadership experience in a multi-facility or integrated health system environment.

·         Certifications: Additional certifications in data governance, compliance, or health informatics are a plus.

Skills & Competencies

·         Strong analytical, research, and data interpretation skills.

·         Advanced problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHR systems.

·         Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

·         Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and integrity.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office,

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