Program Director, Health Information Management

Program Director, Health Information ManagementDepartment: Health Professions M & ELocation: Metropolitan Campus Reports To: Associate Dean Health Professions M & E Recruitment Type: External/Internal Requisition ID: req6814 Employment Type: Administration and Professionals Union Position: Non-Union Work Schedule: Standard College Hours M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pmNumber of Openings: 1 Job Description: SUMMARYOversees and manages theorganization, administration, periodic review, planning, development, andgeneral effectiveness of the HealthInformation Management Program.ESSENTIALFUNCTIONSOversees and manages the Health Information Management ProgramResponsible for accreditation activitiesProvides leadership by assuring accreditation standards are met.Prepares and administers budget.Supervises and assesses the performance of assigned staff.Serves as a liaison between the college and health care facilities.Oversees didactic and clinical instructional process including student evaluations and schedules.Secure and maintain meaningful Professional Practice Experiential Learning contracts with local and distant Professional Practice Experiential Learning sites. Oversee scheduling and student assignments to Professional Practice Experiential Learning sites.Counsels and advises students.Coordinates development of curriculum and revisionsPrepares course schedules and makes instructional assignments.Performs didactic instruction and evaluation of program courses.Markets program and recruits studentsCoordinates Advisory Committee and all program admission activities.Provides input for outcomes assessment and program objectives.Develops and maintains effective communication with prospective applicants, students, graduates, faculty, clinical instructors, and community.Conducts faculty, clinical instructor, and staff meetings.Maintains required BCI and up to date immunizations.Performs other duties as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION ANDEXPERIENCE/TRAININGBachelor's DegreeCertified as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).Minimum of five years' professional experience in Health Information Management.Years' experience should be recent.Demonstrated experience supervising, planning, assigning, scheduling, and ensuring the quality of the work of others.Demonstrated experience effectively making decisions that have major implications on the management and operations within a department.Demonstrated experience forecasting, planning, maintaining, preparing, and monitoring a business area's budget.Demonstrated effectiveness in a role requiring dynamic and abstract problem-solving methods in adaptive situations.Must successfully complete a Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI) Background Check to include fingerprinting, social security number trace, county record search, state search, and a check of Federal Bureau of Investigation records.Must provide proof of required immunizations as specified at: SKILLS, andABILITIESPossess comprehensive knowledge of Health Information Management theories, concepts, and practices with the ability to use them in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations as it pertains to the departmental focus.Demonstrated intermediate proficiency with Microsoft products, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, and Excel, and OneNoteAbility to independently set goals and determine best course of action to achieve desired results.Demonstrated advanced project management skills.Possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.Possess strong organizational, time-management skills, and is results-oriented.Possess strong commitment to providing excellent customer service.Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and changing work environment requiring flexibility and teamwork.Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity.Ability to collaborate, negotiate and resolve conflicts on major projects.Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance workflow and quality.Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of students and the community.COMPETENCIESCRITICAL COMPETENCIESCommunicationQuality of WorkContinuous ImprovementVERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIESService FocusCollaborationIMPORTANT COMPETENCIESAdaptabilityTime UtilizationPREFERREDQUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAININGMaster's DegreeDemonstrated experience with program accreditation, preferably CAHIIM.Demonstrated instructional experience with skills in curriculum design, instructional methods, evaluation, and assessment.Demonstrated ability to recruit both students and staff.PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS(The demands described here are representative ofthose that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment.The work area is adequately lit, heated, and ventilated.Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite.Target Starting Salary Range: $75,000 to $85,000The final offer for the successful candidateis targeted to fall within this range but will be based upon an assessment ofinternal equity, the unit's available budget, and the candidate'squalifications in relation to the minimum and/or preferred jobrequirement(s). Special Note: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure. Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.

Created: 2026-04-02