How to hire a director of information management

How to hire a director of information management, step by step

Here's a step-by-step director of information management hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a director of information management job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new director of information management
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the director of information management you need to hire. Certain director of information management roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   A director of information management's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, directors of information management from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of director of information management salaries for various roles:

   Type of Director Of Information Management	Description	Hourly rate
   Director Of Information Management	Computer and information systems managers, often called information technology (IT) managers or IT project managers, plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization. They help determine the information technology goals of an organization and are responsible for implementing computer systems to meet those goals.	$45-92
   Vice President, Technology	A vice president of technology is in charge of overseeing all technological operations in a company while managing the workforce involved, ensuring efficiency and smooth workflow. Typically, it is their responsibility to establish goals and objectives, devising strategies to enforce them... Show more	$50-104
   Chief Technology Officer	The job of chief technology officers (CTOs) is to oversee the technological needs and research and development of an organization. The CTOs, who are like chief information officers, make decisions for a company's technology infrastructure that aligns with the organization's business goals... Show more	$50-136

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Oversight
   • Project Management
   • Patients
   • Portfolio
   • Infrastructure
   • Risk Management
   • Transcription
   • Cloud
   • Patient Care
   • Architecture
   • Strategic Plan
   • ICD-10
   • Process Improvement
   • Windows

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage ROLM 9751 and 8000 PBX support and installation.
   • Manage system platform conversion from an AS/400 comprehensive long term care information systems to an RS/6000 system.
   • Manage backup (cloud, tape drive, raid server off site), security and user help systems.
   • Guide technically diverse projects through the SDLC delivery process and manage cross-functional activities for both business and technology teams.
   • Manage and verify the request and release of records and other information to authorize individuals according to HIPAA regulations.
   • Achieve critical data security; modify system to comply with PCI, FERPA, ITIL, and additional security protocols.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your director of information management job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A director of information management salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a director of information management in Kansas may be lower than in New Jersey, and an entry-level director of information management usually earns less than a senior-level director of information management. Additionally, a director of information management with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average director of information management salary

   $135,276yearly

   $65.04 hourly rate

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   Entry-level director of information management salary

   $94,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average director of information management salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$157,968	$76
   2	Nevada	$157,352	$76
   3	New Jersey	$157,110	$76
   4	Washington	$155,614	$75
   5	Illinois	$149,762	$72
   6	New York	$148,150	$71
   7	Michigan	$148,018	$71
   8	Massachusetts	$147,989	$71
   9	Georgia	$142,940	$69
   10	Utah	$138,514	$67
   11	Pennsylvania	$132,041	$63
   12	Arizona	$130,589	$63
   13	Maryland	$128,671	$62
   14	North Carolina	$127,314	$61
   15	District of Columbia	$126,176	$61
   16	Louisiana	$125,425	$60
   17	New Mexico	$124,754	$60
   18	Wisconsin	$123,516	$59
   19	Minnesota	$121,820	$59
   20	Arkansas	$119,830	$58

   Average director of information management salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Levi Strauss & Co.	$182,867	$87.92
   2	Connecticut Children's Medical Center	$174,836	$84.06
   3	Emergent BioSolutions	$165,886	$79.75
   4	Texas Children's Hospital	$163,543	$78.63	4
   5	Sephora	$162,299	$78.03	1
   6	CHRISTUS Health	$162,027	$77.90	14
   7	First Republic Bank	$160,928	$77.37
   8	Mid-Columbia Medical Center	$159,091	$76.49	9
   9	Xerox	$154,497	$74.28	3
   10	Boehringer Ingelheim	$154,460	$74.26	7
   11	AlixPartners	$153,278	$73.69	4
   12	Rochester Regional Health	$153,015	$73.56	1
   13	Novartis	$151,670	$72.92	7
   14	Community Health Systems	$151,474	$72.82	51
   15	UMiami Health System	$150,650	$72.43
   16	Skanska	$150,407	$72.31	1
   17	Bristol-Myers Squibb	$150,227	$72.22	21
   18	Vertex Pharmaceuticals	$150,094	$72.16	6
   19	North Arkansas Regional Medical Center	$150,084	$72.16
   20	Royal Bank of Canada	$149,832	$72.03	30

4. Writing a director of information management job description

   A job description for a director of information management role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a director of information management job description:

   Director of information management job description example

   Overview Directs the activities of the HIM Department including personnel involved in maintaining permanent medical records of all hospital patients, audits and reports Primarily responsible for coding and abstracting diagnoses, treatments and other information from patient records Ensures that the hospital's medical records are maintained in compliance with all accreditation and governmental regulatory agencies Knowledge of RAC and ICD 10Assists hospital staff by providing recorded medical information upon request Responsibilities
   
   Directs, supervises and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in analyzing, compiling, coding, abstracting, and filing permanent records of patients; assists medical staff in research; prepares periodic and statistical reports; and provides information to authorized persons.
   
   Reviews records for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to accepted hospital accreditation standards of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the State Health Department.
   
   Provides an important role in the Utilization Review requirements of the Medical Staff. Compiles data for the Medical Administrative Committee. Retrieves data for medical personnel (i.e. physicians and nurses) for audits, research studies and Quality Improvement Projects.
   
   Prepares statistical reports for the hospital such as morbidity, birth and death reports; analysis of utilization of hospital beds according to the professional services and percentage of beds occupied; outpatient services rendered; and related data.
   
   Helps design forms that will be part of the medical record. Updates the accepted hospital abbreviation list when needed.
   
   Answers inquiries regarding information recorded in patients' charts by correspondence or by telephone to the extent that it is allowable by law. Represents hospital in court cases involved subpoena of medical records, utilizing knowledge of principles of medical jurisprudence and laws of the state governing use of the medical records in court actions.
   
   Arranges for training of departmental personnel in abstracting and filling, preparation and arrangement of medical information, medical terminology, nomenclature, and classification of diseases. Outlines medical records methods and procedures and instructs personnel in medical ethics, hospital organization and management, and policies and practices of the hospital. Suggests methods for performing tasks.
   
   Prepares the budget for the department, including capital expenditures. Designs systems and methods to make data more accessible. Selects office equipment and supplies to be purchased for the department.
   Qualifications Required Preferred Education: Must have an educational background in Health Information Management Record Technician or a Registered Record Administrator is required Accredited BS in HIM or related field preferred Experience: 3-5 years management experience Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Insights and other Business and Financial systems Electronic Medical Record and Coding Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English Meditech experience is preferred

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find directors of information management for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

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   • Post your director of information management job on Zippia to find and recruit director of information management candidates who meet your exact specifications.
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6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with director of information management candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new director of information management

   Once you've decided on a perfect director of information management candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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