HEALTH INFORMATION COORDINATOR I

Avow Hospice • Naples, FL

63d • $20 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Maintaining accurate and timely medical records while ensuring patient privacy and compliance with regulations.

Requirements

• Communication skills of reading, writing, and speaking in English.
• Math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages/fractions.
• Strong skills utilizing various computer programs and databases proficiently, including electronic health record systems, word processing software, Excel, and email/Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred in Health Information Management, Health Administration, or a related field.
• One to two years of experience in medical records, coding, or a related healthcare function.
• Knowledge and application of ICD-10 coding.
• Strong medical terminology comprehension

Responsibilities

• Maintains the privacy and confidentiality of patient health information (PHI) according to HIPAA regulations and organizational policies.
• Follows all regulatory and legal requirements related to patient health information.
• Operates computer systems to process, store, and retrieve health information within the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Ensures all records are properly identified and signed before scanning and attaching to the EHR.
• Provides health information record information as required by regulations and policies.
• Assists management with projects and audits as needed.
• Monitors HIPAA compliance and reports breaches to the Privacy Official.
• Completes other job assignments as directed.
• Audits health information records for completion upon admission/discharge.
• Places dictated and written reports in the EHR.
• Processes incoming mail related to health information records.
• Maintains systems for tracking physician orders, recertification documentation, and facility/provider web access.
• Processes routine workflows like processing new hospice orders, resubmitting faxes, verifying documents, and sending updates to facilities.
• Processes basic coordination notes like demographic changes, new facility/physician requests, and medical record transfers.
• Performs administrative tasks like running reports, following up on faxes, and processing unsigned orders.
• Reviews medical record information to identify basic codes for patient accounts.
• Maintains a systematic health information record filing system.
• Makes the chart retrieval system available and monitors it regularly.
• Maintains a list of approved medical abbreviations.
• Ensure an adequate number of forms are available at each site.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance (PPO) with prescription drug co-pay or HDHP with HSA
• Supplemental Benefits (hospital confinement, accident and/or cancer)
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life and accidental death/dismemberment insurance (company paid)
• Retirement savings plan (403(b) matching program)
• Short and long term disability insurance (company paid)
• Bereavement leave for family and pets
• Direct deposit
• Credit union availability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Mileage reimbursement
• In-house continuing education opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees