Health Information Coordinator

Health Information Coordinator Responsibilities

• Prepare health record and room for new admissions according to policies and procedures.
• Maintain a permanent register of resident admissions and discharges and maintain accurate resident census.
• Check documentation of nursing, social services, activities, dietary and rehab team members to assure completion of records.
• Review on an ongoing basis, each resident health record for timeliness and completeness of documentation according to facility policy and state and federal regulations.
• Inform physician and staff of any deficiencies on records.
• Maintain quality assurance standards by performing regular audits and scanning.
• Work with physicians to obtain signed discharge summaries and other information to complete health record.
• Assemble contents of closed records until full electronic record is obtained.
• Maintain periodic statistical reports and confidentiality regarding resident issues, and copy and release information from health record according to policy and procedure.
• Update all health record information on a regular basis according to policy and procedure.
• Make appointments and arrange transportation for residents when necessary.
• Complete lab requisitions and notify laboratory for draws as required.
• Receive, record and forward results to Nurse.
• Maintain medical office supply inventory and orders supplies as necessary.
• Responsible for the maintenance of all facility office and medical equipment.
• Notify physicians advising of required visits according to guidelines.
• Guide physicians through documentation process when visiting facility residents.
• Notifies Administration of delinquent physician visits within specified time frame.
• Maintains appropriate documentation regarding physician visits.
• Serves as a member of the Quality Assurance Committee.
• Attend in-services as required by state and federal regulations.
• Assure compliance with Covenant Retirement Communities, state and federal regulations relating to health record function

Health Information Coordinator Minimum Requirements

• Required Degree: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• PREFERRED Degree: Associate’s Degree
• 2+ Years of related work experience

Health Information Coordinator Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Ability to read and understand medical documentation.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and understand HIPPA laws.

Compensation

Pay Range: $19.13 - $25.43 per hour

Reasonable Pay Estimate: A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $19.13 - $25.43 per hour. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Variety of voluntary benefits:
• Life, AD&DTuition assistance and scholarships
• Employee assistance programLegal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing programPet Insurance