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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant director health information management in the United States is $71,970.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,500.00 and $89,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an assistant director of health information management do?

An Assistant Director of Health Information Management (HIM) helps oversee the daily operations of the HIM department in a healthcare facility. They assist in ensuring that medical records are accurately maintained, protected, and compliant with legal and regulatory standards such as HIPAA. Their role often includes supervising staff, implementing policies, coordinating with other departments, and helping to manage the transition to electronic health records. They also play a key part in quality assurance and process improvement within the HIM department.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant director of health information management, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Director of Health Information Management, you need strong expertise in health information systems, regulatory compliance, coding, and typically a bachelor’s degree in health information management or a related field, often accompanied by RHIA or RHIT certification. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems, medical coding software, and data analytics tools is vital. Leadership, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills are crucial soft skills for managing teams and ensuring accurate data management. These competencies are essential for maintaining data integrity, regulatory compliance, and effective department operations within healthcare organizations.

What are some common challenges faced by an assistant director of health information management, and how can they be addressed?

Assistant Directors in Health Information Management (HIM) often navigate challenges such as ensuring compliance with evolving healthcare regulations, managing large volumes of sensitive patient data, and implementing new technology or EHR systems. Effective solutions include staying updated on regulatory changes, providing ongoing staff training, and fostering strong collaboration with IT and clinical teams. Proactive communication and process optimization are also key to maintaining data quality and supporting smooth operations within the department.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Director Health Information Management job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,970 per year, or $34.6 per hour.

Director - Health Information Management/Medical Records/Coding

Clive, IA

UHS
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

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Responsibilities

Clive Behavioral Health

Clive Behavioral Health opened in February 2021 with 100 inpatient beds for adult, child & adolescent patients experiencing a severe behavioral health crisis. Care at this location focuses on crisis management, stabilization and development of a plan to return to community living with, if needed, supportive outpatient services and community services and resources. 

 Universal Health Services (UHS)

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022.  During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C.,


Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Health Information Management Services is responsible for assuring that records are kept confidential, secure, current, authenticated, legible, and complete.  Records and informational content must be safeguarded against loss, defacement, and tampering, as well as from use by unauthorized individuals.  Provide services necessary for prompt retrieval of information, both clinical (diagnosis codes) and statistical (admissions, etc.).  Provide for transcription of clinical dictation and utilization review for third party payors. Oversees release of information within state and federal confidentiality guidelines. Serve as HIPAA Security Officer, assuring the ongoing management of information policy, procedure and technical systems in order to maintain the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all facility information systems.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education:   Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or related field required.

 

Experience: Two (2) years experience in a supervisory / managerial role in health information management and ICD-10 Coding preferred.

 

Licensure: RHIA or RHIT Certification

This opportunity provides the following benefits:

  • UHS is challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
  • Competitive compensation
  • Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Generous paid time off

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries.  We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.


UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc.

UHS is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.

Qualifications:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Health Information Management Services is responsible for assuring that records are kept confidential, secure, current, authenticated, legible, and complete.  Records and informational content must be safeguarded against loss, defacement, and tampering, as well as from use by unauthorized individuals.  Provide services necessary for prompt retrieval of information, both clinical (diagnosis codes) and statistical (admissions, etc.).  Provide for transcription of clinical dictation and utilization review for third party payors. Oversees release of information within state and federal confidentiality guidelines. Serve as HIPAA Security Officer, assuring the ongoing management of information policy, procedure and technical systems in order to maintain the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all facility information systems.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education:   Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or related field required.

 

Experience: Two (2) years experience in a supervisory / managerial role in health information management and ICD-10 Coding preferred.

 

Licensure: RHIA or RHIT Certification

This opportunity provides the following benefits:

  • UHS is challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
  • Competitive compensation
  • Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Generous paid time off

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries.  We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.


UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc.

UHS is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.

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Universal Health Services (UHS) is a major player in the healthcare industry, based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Founded in 1978, UHS offers hospital and healthcare services. Their diverse services range from acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. The company's mission of enhancing the health and well-being of their patients is reflected in their commitment to 'Helping Individuals Live Longer, Healthier and Happier Lives'. Universal Health Services' consistent growth and success in their industry have been recognized on numerous occasions, including being ranked amongst the Fortune 500 list of largest companies.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

King of Prussia, PA, US