Health Information Management Coordinator

About the role

The Health Information Management Coordinator (HIM Coordinator) at Oceans Behavioral Hospital Hammond is responsible for coordinating the Health Information Management process under the direction of a RHIA and/or Director. They ensure accurate medical records are maintained and filed according to established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manages all health information responsibilities including patient record maintenance
• Ensures appropriate medical record components are completed accurately by medical staff and filed properly
• Affirms timely completion, integrity, and authenticity of medical records
• Places discharged charts in accepted chart order
• Scans documents into system to be sent up for billing
• Backs up HIM information for safety
• Notifies RHIA/Director and Administrator of deviations from accepted practices
• Gathers, receives, and monitors all information on incoming patients
• Accurately releases information in a timely manner
• Maintains an accurate and efficient filing system
• Sends completed records to offsite storage facility for storage once complete
• Communicates with RHIA/Director regarding issues related to releasing protected health information
• Communicates concerns and diagnoses to other departments for completion of financial processes

Requirements

• A high school diploma required
• Additional training in Health Information Management department functions or 1-3 years of Health Information Management department experience preferred
• Must be able to communicate effectively, be assertive in dealing with requests, and be highly organized
• Demonstrates confidence and decision-making skills
• Computer literacy
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Ability to work well with others and communicate with other departments effectively
• Must be well organized, flexible, and responsible
• Must successfully complete CPR certification and an Oceans approved behavioral health de-escalation program

Qualifications

• None specified

Skills

• Health Information Management
• Medical Record Maintenance
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• CPR Certification
• Behavioral Health De-Escalation Program Completion

Benefits

• Varies

Pay

• TBD

Schedule

• TBD