Health Information Management Coordinator

About the role

An Health Information Management Coordinator who excels in this role will:

• Maintain confidentiality of all patient care information to ensure patient rights are protected.
• Aid in planning, organizing, directing and maintaining Health Information Department in accordance with established policies, procedures, state and federal regulations and accreditation standards (i.e. HIPAA, JCAHO, and CARF).
• Aid in establishing and maintaining procedures for the collection, abstracting, filing and retrieval of medical records.
• Collaborate with staff physicians in using electronic medical record systems.
• Support staff physicians in completing records within the required timeframe.
• Provide guidance to hospital leadership and other staff regarding health information issues, rules and regulations and accreditation standards (i.e. HIPAA, JCAHO).
• Review policies and procedures as required by hospital leadership and make recommended changes.
• Guide clinical staff in keeping any paper-based records neat and orderly during the patient's hospitalization.
• Coordinate the scanning and shredding of PHI from patient records.
• Process records within required timeframes at discharge: assembly, analysis and abstracting.
• Handle requests for patient information within required timeframe and serve as a resource for other staff who may be involved in requests after regular business hours.

Requirements

Applicants should possess the following education and experience:

• Average of 4 years recent experience in hospital Health Information Management doing variety of HIM functions, preferably in a supervisory role.
• A degree in health care or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills

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Benefits

Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

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