Riam Recruiting has been retained to identify a
Director of Health Information Management, Credentialing & Privacy for a critical access hospital in
Cloquet, Minnesota. This senior leadership role oversees Health Information Management (HIM), medical staff credentialing, and the organization’s HIPAA privacy program.
The position plays a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance, safeguarding patient information, supporting medical staff operations, and advancing data integrity across clinical and administrative functions. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong leadership capability, and the ability to operate as a trusted advisor to physicians and executive leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Health Information Management
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Lead all HIM operations in compliance with federal and state regulations, accreditation standards, and payer requirements
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Ensure accuracy, completeness, confidentiality, and security of medical records
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Oversee EMR optimization, document management systems, transcription, dictation, and patient portal operations
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Direct release of information processes and manage subpoenas and legal requests
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Serve as an internal consultant on record retention, documentation standards, authorship, and authentication
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Support accreditation readiness, research initiatives, and education programs
Credentialing Oversight
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Direct all medical staff and allied health credentialing and re-credentialing activities
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Ensure compliance with Medical Staff Bylaws, rules, and regulatory requirements
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Oversee provider dictionary accuracy, licensure verification, NPI validation, and OIG exclusion checks
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Support timely and compliant completion of medical records by providers
HIPAA Privacy Leadership
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Serve as the organization’s HIPAA Privacy Officer
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Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive privacy compliance program
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Investigate potential privacy incidents and oversee breach reporting as required
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Ensure patient rights related to access, amendment, and restriction of PHI
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Oversee business associate agreements and ongoing compliance monitoring
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Partner with IT and the HIPAA Security Officer to align privacy and security initiatives
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Lead organization-wide privacy training and awareness programs
Leadership & Governance
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Serve on key organizational committees including Compliance, Quality, IT, and Medical Executive
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Lead or coordinate HIPAA, Medical Staff, Documentation, and Process Improvement committees
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Develop and manage departmental budgets, staffing, and performance management
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Foster a collaborative, high-accountability culture through coaching-based leadership
Candidate Profile
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management
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Strong working knowledge of healthcare regulations, HIM operations, credentialing, and HIPAA privacy
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Demonstrated leadership experience in a healthcare environment
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with physicians and executives
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Highly organized with strong decision-making and prioritization skills
Preferred Experience
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Prior experience serving as a HIPAA Privacy Officer
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EMR and patient portal management experience
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Experience supporting accreditation and regulatory surveys
Compensation & Benefits
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Salary range: $94,000 – $138,000, based on experience
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Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, paid time off, and professional development support
Qualified candidates will be contacted directly for further discussion.
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