Health Information Management Admin/UKHC

Job Title
Health Information Management Admin/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE55312

Working Title
ESH Health Information Management Admin/UKHC

Department Name
H1160:ESH Administrative and Business Services

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
12

Salary Range
$62,400-111,634/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BS

Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) required at time of hire.

Physical Requirements

Requires handling of objects up to 50 pounds, and some standing or walking.

Shift

Monday through Friday 8am- 5pm. Some evening, night, weekend, or holiday shifts may be required.

Job Summary

The Eastern State Hospital Health Information Management (HIM) Administrator is responsible for leading and directing health information management services, ensuring for compliance, and promoting best practices and education in all areas related to HIM. Responsible for developing and overseeing HIM processes, and is involved in strategic planning, quality management, and compliance for the health information management department. Responsible for driving the program, evaluating and proposing cost-effective methods and processes. Responsible for maintaining leading-edge processes, systems, and integration to provide excellence in coding quality, timeliness, and all documentation of patient care. In conjunction with the Information Technology Department, responsible for managing the computer systems, projects, equipment, and programs associated with the support of HIM, including the development/implementation of the Electronic Health/Medical Record.

There is an internal candidate being considered.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree required. Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) is required. The employee shall be familiar with HIPAA regulations and do their utmost to protect all protected health information (PHI) and other personal or sensitive information within their trust in the course of state business by applying appropriate safeguards and sharing only the information required to deliver agency services. Any personal or sensitive information overheard or seen by the employee will be kept confidential by not sharing it with others, on or off the work-site grounds. Must have computer competency in approved systems. Must have excellent customer service skills.

Deadline to Apply
08/09/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.