HIM Project Manager - Riedman Campus, Health Information Management (Full-Time, Days)

Department: Health Information Management
Location: Riedman Campus - 100 Kings Highway South, Rochester, NY 14617

About the Role

The Project Manager – Health Information Operations plays a critical role in advancing operational and strategic initiatives across the HIM department. This individual will plan, execute, and oversee a variety of projects aligned with departmental and health system goals—driving efficiency, quality, compliance, and innovation within HIM core functions. The role supports cross-functional collaboration and the modernization of HIM operations while serving as a key resource to HIM managers and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for HIM initiatives across document management, data integrity, coding operations, documentation integrity, patient identity, release of information, privacy, NYS SPARCS submissions, and data quality.
• Assist HIM Director in organizing and driving departmental goals, aligning projects to health system priorities and operational metrics.
• Collaborate with HIM Director to develop and refine work plans, Standard Operating Procedures, policies, and job descriptions in accordance with RRH guidelines.
• Partner with department managers to support resource planning, training rollouts, and performance monitoring across HIM teams.
• Leverage technology and data to modernize workflows and help build the HIM operational roadmap.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of performance metrics and productivity dashboards for quality and efficiency monitoring.
• Facilitate communication across HIM and with stakeholders from Clinical, Revenue Cycle, Compliance, IS&T, and external vendors.
• Mentor and collaborate with HIM Director, Managers, and project teams to support a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Provide input into staffing models, training needs, and project-related resource allocation in partnership with HIM Director.
• Participate in enterprise-wide initiatives related to HIM functions such as document management, data integrity, coding operations, patient identity, privacy compliance, regulatory data submissions (e.g., SPARCS), and documentation quality.
• Support preparation of project documentation for regulatory readiness, SPARCS reporting, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies across projects while ensuring compliance with privacy, confidentiality, and healthcare information standards.
• Provide structured feedback and reporting to the HIM Director on project status, deliverables, and areas requiring leadership support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3–5 years of verifiable work experience in a healthcare or Health Information Management (HIM) role, such as Project Manager, HIM Manager, Operations Manager, Implementation Specialist, or a similar position with responsibility for project management and operational implementation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Health Information Management, Health Administration, Business, or a related field.
• RHIA, RHIT, or other HIM credential.
• Demonstrated knowledge of HIM core functions (coding, documentation integrity, ROI, MPI, privacy, regulatory submissions such as SPARCS, etc.).
• Experience with performance improvement, change management, and policy development.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HIM systems.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods.

Pay

Pay Range: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00

Schedule

Full-time, Days
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
40 hours per week