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Director, Health Information Management/Coding, PB Compliance & Clinic Financial Clearance
Company : Legacy Health
Location : Portland, OR, 97210-1720
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 7 January 2026
Overview
Making life better—for your team, your patients, and your community. If this guides everything you do, and if you want to empower others to do the same, you may belong at Legacy as our Director, Health Information Management/Coding, PB Compliance & Clinic Financial Clearance. In this role, you’ll provide leadership and direct oversight of Legacy’s revenue integrity and compliance efforts. If you share our commitment to excellence and integrity, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Operational responsibility for the function and effectiveness of HIM Operations (Release of Information, Analysis, EMPI, Scanning), Hospital and Professional Coding, and PB Central Support (Clinic Registration, Referrals/Auth). Provides leadership to units across sites. Works to integrate services within area of responsibility to maximize efficiency, quality, and excellent customer service. Works to develop, implement, and maximize the health information and clinic front-end revenue cycle for Legacy Health.
Works collaboratively with designated Revenue Cycle and Clinical leaders, other directors, and Senior Management to develop and further the vision and strategies of Legacy Health. Communicates clear expectations of results to department managers and assists with the resolution of complex issues and problems. Works to ensure regulatory compliance for departments integrated across multi-states (OR & WA). Responsible for compliance with all applicable laws relative to department oversight.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelors Degree in business, healthcare administration or related field or equivalent experience required.
- Masters preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum of six years progressively responsible experience within health care environment, with experience in managing hospital medical records department. Must have demonstrated understanding of compliance processes and procedures.
Skills:
- Knowledge of financial and marketing systems.
- Knowledge of administrative and managerial systems, roles and experience.
- Knowledge of health care issues, demographics, financing, policy changes.
- Knowledge of computer systems and integrating software to maximize work process efficiencies.
- Leadership ability to work throughout the system to accomplish the objectives of the organization.
- Organizational skills both to function independently and to work closely with other professionals using a team approach.
- Judgment skills to make appropriate decisions.
- Ability to handle multiple demands and to respond rapidly to changing priorities.
Licensure
Registered Health Information Administration (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) preferred.
Pay Range
USD $78.22 - USD $118.10 /Hr.Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity
Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.
If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.
Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you
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Frequently asked questions
This role strategically leads HIM operations and coding departments to enhance revenue integrity and financial clearance processes, ensuring efficient clinic front-end revenue cycles. The director collaborates with revenue cycle and clinical leaders to integrate services and boost operational quality across multiple sites.
Beyond a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration or business, possessing a master's degree and credentials like RHIA or RHIT significantly strengthens candidacy. Deep experience in hospital medical records and familiarity with compliance frameworks are critical for success in this leadership position.
Directors must navigate complex regulatory landscapes spanning Oregon and Washington, ensuring consistent compliance across departments. Coordinating integrated services while addressing rapidly changing healthcare policies and managing multi-site operations presents continuous leadership and organizational challenges.
Legacy Health emphasizes a community-centered mission paired with transparency and integrity. Their HIM director role uniquely blends operational oversight with proactive collaboration across clinical and revenue cycle teams, fostering a culture that prioritizes both quality patient service and robust compliance.
Legacy Health encourages professional development by promoting inclusive environments and offering pathways for leadership advancement. Directors benefit from cross-departmental collaboration opportunities, mentorship from senior management, and access to resources that enhance healthcare compliance and operational excellence.
This salary band aligns well with Portland’s market rates for senior HIM roles, reflecting the position’s responsibility scope and required expertise. Compensation considers local cost of living, compliance leadership demand, and industry standards for hospital medical records and financial clearance management.
Employers in Portland highly value RHIA or RHIT certifications as indicators of HIM expertise, which can accelerate hiring prospects. These credentials demonstrate proficiency in regulatory compliance and coding accuracy, critical for managing multi-state operations and meeting Oregon’s healthcare standards.
Portland exhibits a steady demand for experienced healthcare compliance leaders due to its growing medical sector. While competition exists, candidates with strong managerial skills and multi-state regulatory knowledge, especially with Legacy Health’s reputation, enjoy favorable employment opportunities.
Daily tasks include overseeing HIM operations, coding accuracy, and clinic registration processes, ensuring regulatory compliance across Oregon and Washington. The director leads teams to optimize revenue cycle functions, resolves complex departmental issues, and collaborates with senior leadership on strategic initiatives.
Legacy Health’s director role synchronizes financial clearance with coding compliance to streamline patient registration and billing accuracy. This integration reduces claim denials, enhances revenue integrity, and ultimately elevates the patient experience by minimizing financial barriers and administrative delays.