Health Information Coordinator

Perimeter Healthcare•Garland, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Dallas is seeking a detail-oriented Health Information Coordinator to support its Health Information Management team. The role helps ensure the accuracy, organization, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance of patient medical records while supporting high-quality patient care. The coordinator works with clinical and administrative teams to maintain complete health information, coordinate medical record activities, support release-of-information requests, and maintain records in accordance with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, and Joint Commission standards. The ideal candidate is organized, attentive to detail, committed to patient confidentiality, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced behavioral healthcare environment. The position supports quality patient care, patient safety, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance through medical records administration and related departmental activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment and meet deadlines.
Basic computer skills and ability to learn healthcare and office software systems.
Knowledge of medical records management and patient information confidentiality.
Understanding of federal and state requirements related to medical records and protected health information.
Knowledge of medical terminology and medical coding.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Professional telephone and customer-service skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, coworkers, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
Ability to remain calm and effective during emergency situations.
Ability to work with patients across adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.

Nice To Haves

Previous medical records, health information management, or healthcare experience.
Behavioral health or psychiatric hospital experience.
At least one year of medical coding experience.
RHIA, RHIT, or Coding Specialist certification.

Responsibilities

Monitor the accuracy, completeness, and appropriate maintenance of patient medical records.
Retrieve discharged patient records from patient care areas daily.
Assemble medical records for coding and review.
File transcribed reports and promptly refile returned medical records.
Monitor transcription services for accuracy and timeliness.
Pull medical records for authorized departments and prepare records for release of information.
Maintain strict confidentiality of patient and employee information and release records only to authorized individuals or entities.
Respond professionally to telephone calls and medical records requests.
Organize and maintain departmental medical records, including shifting and reorganizing charts as needed.
Prepare statistical reports and assist with medical record data abstraction and analysis.
Support medical care evaluation, quality improvement, performance improvement, and patient-care review activities.
Stay current with applicable medical records, privacy, confidentiality, and regulatory requirements.
Communicate confidentiality requirements and medical records procedures to facility staff as appropriate.
Attend required in-services, training, and staff development activities.
Follow facility, departmental, corporate, personnel, safety, attendance, and conduct policies.
Support a professional, service-focused environment when interacting with patients, families, employees, physicians, referral sources, and visitors.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the Health Information Management Department and hospital operations.