HIM Coordinator

Job Summary

The MJHS Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking a Medical Records Coordinator to join our team. This position plays a crucial role in supporting the timely and compliant documentation of medical records.

Responsibilities

• Respond to requests for medical records from patients, healthcare providers, and authorized third parties.
• Prepare complete medical records for extremal audits including CMS, NYS Department of Health, Managed Care organizations and patient appeals through Quality Improvement Organizations.
• Collaborate with Health Information Management (HIM) departments at contracted inpatient facilities, including hospitals and skilled nursing facilities, to obtain copies of General Inpatient Level of Care documentation and upload them into the MJHS Hospice Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Manage administrative component of the hospice physician orders including Certification of Terminal Illness, tracking outstanding orders and follow-up, obtaining signatures from the external physicians and ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
• Care for the accurate and timely completion of death certificates for hospice patients in accordance with New York City and New York State Department of Health regulations.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education in health information management or related field preferred.
• Minimum one year’s experience in a healthcare setting or medical records department preferred.
• Knowledge of MS Office (specifically MS Word and Excel).

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement for all full and part-time staff
• Generous paid time off, including your birthday!
• Affordable and comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage for employee and family members
• Two retirement plans! 403(b) AND Employer Paid Pension
• Flexible spending
• And MORE!

About the Role

At MJHS, we are dedicated to providing exceptional hospice and palliative care services. Our team works collaboratively to ensure that patients and their families receive the best possible care during challenging times. We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Pay

$42,500.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Schedule

Hybrid