Chief Executive Officer, American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Full Time

Company Background/Culture
The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) is a global nonprofit association of health information (HI) professionals with more than 63,000 members and more than 100,000 credentialed individuals in the field. The AHIMA mission of empowering people to impact health® drives our members and credentialed HI professionals to ensure that health information is accurate, complete, and available to patients, providers, and other healthcare stakeholders. Their leaders work at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and business and are found in data integrity and information privacy job functions worldwide.

AHIMA is the “umbrella” 501(c)(6) organization. Additional components include the following:

• HCPro LLC, a wholly owned, for-profit subsidiary of AHIMA, that provides education and training to revenue cycle and health information professionals through various commercial products and services.
• The Commission on Certification of Health Informatics and Information Management Professionals (CCHIIM), whose purpose is to serve the public by establishing, implementing and enforcing standards and procedures for certification and recertification of health informatics and information management (HIIM) professionals
• The Council for Excellence in Education (CEE), whose purpose is to improve and adapt the education strategy for health information and related professions,
• Fifty (50) affiliated component association (CA) members
• The House of Delegates, AHIMA’s body of representatives that provides a forum for membership and professional issues. Members are elected by each of the 52 CAs and includes the Board of Directors.

AHIMA related organizations include:

• The Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM), an independent 501(c) (3) organization which accredits associate and baccalaureate degree programs in health information management, and masters’ degree programs in the health informatics and health information management professions in the United States and Puerto Rico.
• The International Federation of Health Information Management Associations (IFHIMA), which supports national associations and health record professionals to implement and improve health records and the systems that support them.

The Opportunity

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AHIMA is responsible to the AHIMA Board of Directors, and also provides leadership to HCPro LLC, Council for Excellence in Education (CEE), and Commission on Certification for Health Informatics and Information Management (CCHIIM) (“AHIMA Enterprise”). In fulfilling the responsibilities of this position, the CEO is guided by the AHIMA strategic objectives, purpose, vision, mission, and values, and all other policies established by the Board.

The CEO will develop an effective growth strategy for the organization that impacts health by influencing academic curriculums, delivering on workforce needs, monitoring the evolution of health data, collaborating on national programs, and influencing health policy. Strategic initiatives should then drive brand recognition and new revenue growth. The CEO along with the Board have a responsibility to instill trust in the AHIMA brand with members and external forces. Through effective leadership and management, the CEO will foster high performance and innovation and will serve as the steward of the Association’s human, material, and fiscal assets.

The CEO is responsible for professional management of all aspects of the Headquarters’ operations in the Chicago, Illinois and Washington, DC offices. The CEO serves as a key representative, voice, and influence for AHIMA with multiple internal and external stakeholders, and ensures that the programs, activities, and services of the organization directly serve its primary purpose, commitment to excellence in the management of health information for the benefit of patients, providers, and other users of health information. The CEO also oversees the management of HCPro LLC, with the president of HCPro reporting directly to the CEO.

Key Responsibilities
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will be responsible for the following:

Governance and Leadership:

• Provide leadership in planning and implementing the AHIMA mission and goals, develop strategies, propose plans and budgets to achieve the goals, and set the standards and conditions for operating excellence.
• Collaborate with the Board of Directors in developing and communicating a growth-oriented organizational strategic vision, and in facilitating the strategic planning and governance processes.
• Advise and assist the Board in the formulation of policies governing the Association and implement all policies and directives of the Board.
• Serve as Chief Executive for HCPro LLC, providing leadership and direction for HCPro’s leadership team.
• Update the Board regarding current operations and short-term plans for AHIMA. Inform the Board of new ideas, trends and issues that may influence AHIMA’s success.
• Demonstrate skill in influencing individuals and teams to perform at a high level and to embrace change. Negotiate persuasively to achieve a fair outcome or promote a common cause. Inspire others and build a motivated, high-performing Executive Team.
• Manage complex constituencies and stakeholders, including the ability to effectively manage internal and external conflicts.

Administrative and Staff Management:

• Oversee all administrative, management, operations, and human resource functions for the AHIMA enterprise.
• Create, foster, and support a positive, proactive organizational environment of innovation, cooperation, and integrity, encouraging achievement of goals and objectives.
• Develop, lead, attract, inspire, retain, and manage a diverse, talented, and high-performing team, to ensure that the mission and values of AHIMA and HCPro are put into practice by holding everyone accountable for quantifiable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
• Build a strong leadership team by attracting and developing key executives. Empower staff to achieve desired goals and foster a culture of openness, collaboration, and teamwork.
• Work with the Board and staff to develop plans to expand the program base, grow membership, and develop programs that address emerging, non-traditional constituencies.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize opportunities for international growth. Determine appropriate business strategy and assess resource requirements.

Strategic Leadership:

• Think strategically, globally, and futuristically, considering the needs of the profession and entire membership, including competing factions and trends such as the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on current and future workforce.
• Enable a future for the profession and organization through strategic visioning, leadership, and collaborative dialogue (internal and external). Work with the Board of Directors to advance AHIMA and the profession as global healthcare leaders.
• Sustain strategic direction through environmental scanning, strategic thinking, planning and management of Association’s people and financial resources.
• Incorporate relevant effective practices from non-profit management and association governance, philanthropy, fund development and trends to advance the strategic plan.
• Provide strategic direction and guidance to HCPro’s leadership team, implementing best practices for commercial growth and ensuring the long-term success of the for-profit affiliate.

Fiscal Management:

• Maintain financial stability for the AHIMA enterprise; develop a financial plan that supports a growth strategy focused on measurable outcomes such as: revenue, cost savings, operating margin, quality improvements, customer retention and growth, new product/program/service introductions and acquisitions.
• Develop credibility and authority for the finance leadership team to assist the Board and executive team.
• Evaluate AHIMA’s financial and operational structures to plan for continual improvements and a continual increase in operating efficiencies.

External Relations:

• Act as a key representative and spokesperson for AHIMA.
• Develop and maintain strategic professional organizational relationships.
• Ensure strategic alignment of marketing, public relations, and communication efforts.
• Provide oversight and strategic direction in public policy to support the accomplishment of short- and longer-term organizational objectives.
• Instill and safeguard continued trust in the AHIMA enterprise brand name.
• Viewed as an inclusive strategic leader.

Professional Experience/Qualifications

Among other criteria, the ideal candidate for the CEO role will possess the following background, experience, and skills:

• Minimum of ten years of experience in association management and/or senior leadership with a record in developing and leading the implementation of growth-focused strategies that have increased brand recognition and improved bottom-line.
• Knowledge of the role of credentialed Health Information (HI) professionals, the position of HI professionals, their position in the healthcare arena, and the external forces shaping the current and future practice of the profession is desirable. This includes an understanding of AHIMA’s structure, including its for-profit subsidiary, HCPro, and its role in providing healthcare compliance, coding, and revenue cycle education and solutions.
• Experience leading a for-profit business with annual revenue greater than $20M preferred.

Education

A master’s degree or higher is required for this position.

Professional credentials from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) are preferred. AHIMA credentials include, but are not limited to:

• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA)
• Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS)

A full list of AHIMA credentials can be found here: https://www.ahima.org/certification-careers/certifications/

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