Director of HIM - HIPAA Privacy Officer - Nonprofit Community Hospital

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

Lead all HIM operations in compliance with federal and state regulations, accreditation standards, and payer requirements

Ensure accuracy, completeness, confidentiality, and security of medical records

Oversee EMR optimization, document management systems, transcription, dictation, and patient portal operations

Direct release of information processes and manage subpoenas and legal requests

Serve as an internal consultant on record retention, documentation standards, authorship, and authentication

Support accreditation readiness, research initiatives, and education programs

Credentialing Oversight

Direct all medical staff and allied health credentialing and re-credentialing activities

Ensure compliance with Medical Staff Bylaws, rules, and regulatory requirements

Oversee provider dictionary accuracy, licensure verification, NPI validation, and OIG exclusion checks

Support timely and compliant completion of medical records by providers

HIPAA Privacy Leadership

Serve as the organization’s HIPAA Privacy Officer

Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive privacy compliance program

Investigate potential privacy incidents and oversee breach reporting as required

Ensure patient rights related to access, amendment, and restriction of PHI

Oversee business associate agreements and ongoing compliance monitoring

Partner with IT and the HIPAA Security Officer to align privacy and security initiatives

Lead organization-wide privacy training and awareness programs

Leadership & Governance

Serve on key organizational committees including Compliance, Quality, IT, and Medical Executive

Lead or coordinate HIPAA, Medical Staff, Documentation, and Process Improvement committees

Develop and manage departmental budgets, staffing, and performance management

Foster a collaborative, high-accountability culture through coaching-based leadership

Candidate Profile Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management

Strong working knowledge of healthcare regulations, HIM operations, credentialing, and HIPAA privacy

Demonstrated leadership experience in a healthcare environment

Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with physicians and executives

Highly organized with strong decision-making and prioritization skills

Preferred Experience

Prior experience serving as a HIPAA Privacy Officer

EMR and patient portal management experience

Experience supporting accreditation and regulatory surveys

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range:

$94,000 – $138,000 , based on experience

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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