Manager- Health Information

About the role

The Health Information Management (HIM) Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing the daily operations of the Health Information Management Department. The manager ensures the integrity, availability, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance of the organization's health information systems and medical records. This position provides leadership and operational oversight for document management, release of information, chart completion, record retention, privacy compliance, data integrity, and electronic health record (EHR) functions. The HIM Manager collaborates with physicians, nursing leadership, compliance, revenue cycle, legal counsel, information technology, and other healthcare leaders to support organizational goals, regulatory compliance, quality improvement initiatives, and exceptional patient care.

Education

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in Health Information Management, Healthcare administration or Business Administration – required
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, Business administration – preferred

Qualifications

• RHIA, RHIT, CHPS – preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible Health Information Management experience – required
• Minimum of 3 years of management or supervisory experience in a healthcare setting
• Experience with acute care hospital operations – preferred

About Saint Francis

Saint Francis Healthcare System began in 1875 when three courageous Franciscan Sisters answered a call to care for those in need. What started as a 12‑bed hospital has grown into the region’s leading healthcare system—recognized nationally for exceptional quality, safety, and patient experience. Today, Saint Francis serves more than 715,000 people across five states. With a 306‑bed Medical Center, nearly 3,000 team members, and over 300 providers, Saint Francis is not only the largest healthcare system between St. Louis and Memphis—it’s a powerful economic anchor for the communities it serves. You’ll find more than 50 specialties, the region’s only Level III Emergency and Trauma Center, and southeast Missouri’s first Level III NICU. The system’s employed physician group, Saint Francis Medical Partners, supports more than 40 outreach clinics and 70% of the area’s primary care providers.

A Mission That Matters: At Saint Francis, you’re not just doing a job - you’re part of a Catholic healing ministry rooted in compassion, dignity, and service. Every action is inspired by a commitment to honor human life and care for every person who walks through the doors.

Mission: To provide a ministry of healing, wellness, quality, and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ.

Vision: To be a leading Catholic healthcare system that celebrates and protects the gift of life by providing exceptional patient outcomes in quality, safety, access and value.

Values You Can Feel Every Day: Integrity – Doing what’s right, even when no one is watching; Stewardship – Managing resources wisely for the future; Faith – Believing in a purpose greater than ourselves; Hope – Lifting up those who feel discouraged; Joy – Serving others with a grateful, happy heart; Compassion – Seeing others through Christ's eyes; Excellence – Always striving to be the best; Dignity – Respecting human life from beginning to end.

If You’re Looking to Make a True Impact… Saint Francis offers a workplace where your work has purpose, your team feels like family, and your contributions support a mission that has been changing lives for more than 150 years.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental and vision – available on the first of the month after hire date
• Saint Francis Medical Services Discount
• Earned Time Off (ETO) based on relevant years of work history – ETO combines vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days into one balance for flexibility
• Retirement benefits including SFHS immediate matching
• Education Assistance benefits up to $5,000 per calendar year for one year of service after graduation
• Other benefits: Benefit Support through Health Advocate, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Earned Wage Access