Health Information Coordinator

Heritage Provider Network•Victorville, CA

3h•$23 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for organizing and maintaining patient records, ensuring accuracy and completeness, and processing requests in compliance with HIPAA and other regulatory guidelines. The coordinator will enter patient information into EHR systems, retrieve and deliver records, and assist with record migration to electronic formats. They will also ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, conduct audits, and provide assistance to patients and healthcare providers. Additionally, the role involves managing record retention and destruction, training new staff, and identifying and reporting discrepancies to the supervisor, taking corrective actions as needed. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare regulations.
Proficiency in EHR systems and MS Office Suite.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in health information management or related field preferred.
RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician), preferred
Previous experience in medical records or health information management is preferred.

Responsibilities

Organize and maintain patient records in both electronic and paper formats.
Ensure that all patient information in patient records is accurate, complete, and up to date.
Process incoming and outgoing medical records requests in compliance with HIPAA and other regulatory guidelines.
Enter patient information into electronic health record (EHR) systems with a high degree of accuracy.
Retrieve and deliver medical records to authorized personnel and departments as needed.
Assist in the migration of records to electronic formats as required.
Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies regarding medical records.
Conduct regular audits to ensure the integrity and accuracy of medical records.
Provide assistance to patients and healthcare providers regarding medical record requests and information.
Manage the retention and destruction of medical records according to legal and institutional guidelines.
Ensure proper documentation and tracking of record destruction processes.
Train new staff members on medical records procedures and systems.
Provide support and guidance to staff on best practices for record-keeping and information management.
Identify and report any discrepancies related to medical records functions to the supervisor. If any discrepancies are found, take immediate corrective actions to ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements for accuracy and completeness.
Perform other duties as assigned.