Job Description

Washington Rural Healthcare IT and HIM Leadership Opportunities

Rural Staffing Services partners with rural hospitals, clinics, public hospital districts, and community healthcare organizations throughout Washington to identify experienced information technology and health information leaders who understand the unique needs of rural healthcare.

We are currently connecting with professionals who may be interested in active and upcoming IT, information systems, health information management, medical records, clinical informatics, and data leadership opportunities across Washington

These opportunities may include leadership within Critical Access Hospitals, Rural Health Clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers, public hospital districts, community hospitals, long-term care organizations, and integrated rural healthcare systems.

This Is More Than an IT or HIM Role

Technology and health information are central to nearly every part of modern healthcare.

In a rural organization, IT and HIM leaders help ensure employees have dependable systems, patients' information is protected, records are accurate, and technology supports safe, efficient care.

These leaders may oversee everything from infrastructure, cybersecurity, EHR systems, and technical support to medical records, privacy, coding oversight, data integrity, and information governance.

The strongest rural IT and HIM leaders understand that technology is not simply about systems. It is about people, communication, trust, and making sure staff have the tools and information they need to serve their community.

Opportunities May Include

This application may connect you with current or upcoming roles such as:

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  Chief Information Officer
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  Information Technology Director or Manager
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  Information Systems Director or Manager
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  Health Information Management Director or Manager
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  Medical Records Director or Manager
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  Clinical Informatics Director or Manager
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  EHR or Applications Manager
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  Network or Infrastructure Manager
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  Cybersecurity leadership
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  Privacy Officer
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  Data Governance or Analytics leadership
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  Systems Administrator leadership
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  IT Project or Implementation Manager
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  Senior IT, HIM, informatics, or records supervisory roles

What You May Lead

Responsibilities will vary by organization and position and may include:

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  Providing strategic and operational leadership for IT, HIM, or information systems
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  Supporting reliable technology, infrastructure, networks, devices, and applications
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  Leading EHR optimization, implementation, upgrades, and user support
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  Strengthening cybersecurity, access controls, backup, recovery, and business continuity
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  Protecting patient information and supporting HIPAA compliance
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  Overseeing medical records, document integrity, release of information, and retention
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  Supporting accurate data, reporting, analytics, and information governance
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  Managing vendors, contracts, budgets, projects, and technology planning
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  Leading help desk, systems administration, applications, or technical support teams
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  Developing policies, procedures, and internal controls
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  Supporting privacy, security, audit, and regulatory readiness
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  Collaborating with clinical, operational, finance, revenue cycle, and executive leaders
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  Training employees and helping teams adopt new systems and workflows
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  Improving the connection between technology, information, and patient care
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  Helping the organization prepare for growth, modernization, or system transition

What You Will Bring

Qualifications will vary by opportunity, but organizations may seek:

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  Progressive experience in healthcare IT, information systems, HIM, medical records, clinical informatics, privacy, cybersecurity, or data management
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  Previous leadership experience as a director, manager, supervisor, CIO, or comparable professional
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  Experience with healthcare systems, EHR platforms, networks, data, privacy, or records management
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  Knowledge of HIPAA, information security, health information regulations, or documentation standards
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  Experience managing projects, vendors, budgets, implementations, or system upgrades
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  Strong communication, problem-solving, and team-development skills
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  Experience working with clinical, operational, and executive leaders
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  Rural hospital, Critical Access Hospital, FQHC, public hospital district, long-term care, or community healthcare experience
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  Relevant education, certification, or technical credentials based on the position
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  A practical, collaborative, and service-focused leadership style

Some opportunities may prefer credentials such as RHIA, RHIT, CHPS, CPHIMS, CISSP, PMP, or other healthcare information, privacy, security, or technology certifications. Requirements will depend on the specific role.

Why Rural Washington?

Washington's rural healthcare organizations serve communities surrounded by mountains, forests, farmland, rivers, islands, and coastlines. These organizations may operate with smaller teams and limited resources while depending on technology and accurate information every day.

IT and HIM leadership in a rural setting offers the opportunity to modernize systems, support employees, protect patient information, and strengthen care across an entire organization.

Join the RSS Rural Talent Network

By applying through this page, you are joining the confidential Rural Staffing Services talent network. You may be considered for current or upcoming IT and HIM leadership opportunities that align with your experience, goals, preferred location, and availability.

Please submit your resume and let us know:

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  Which Washington communities or regions you would consider
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  Whether you are open to relocation
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  Whether you are interested in permanent, interim, remote, or multiple types of opportunities
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  Which position or community you were viewing on RSSJobs.org

Our team personally reviews each application. When we identify an opportunity that may be a strong match, we will contact you directly to share more about the organization, community, technology or information needs, and next steps.

Your information will be handled professionally and confidentially.

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