Health Information Management Coordinator

Lifepoint Health • Madison, WI

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About The Position

The Health Information Management (HIM) Coordinator is responsible for planning, developing, and maintaining the hospital’s Health Information Department in accordance with state and federal guidelines, accreditation standards, and hospital policies and procedures. The role supports patient privacy, accurate and timely medical record processing, and compliance with applicable regulations and standards.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of recent hospital Health Information Management experience performing a variety of HIM functions, preferably in a supervisory role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced computer knowledge.
• Knowledge of basic office equipment.
• Appropriate telephone communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in healthcare or a related area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of patient care information and protect patient rights.
• Assist in planning, organizing, directing, and maintaining the Health Information Department in accordance with policies, procedures, state and federal regulations, and accreditation standards, including HIPAA, JCAHO, and CARF.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining procedures for collecting, abstracting, filing, and retrieving medical records.
• Assist staff physicians with use of the electronic medical record.
• Work with staff physicians to ensure records are completed within required timeframes.
• Serve as a resource for hospital leadership and staff on health information issues, rules, regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Review policies and procedures as required by hospital leadership and participate in recommending changes.
• Guide clinical staff in keeping paper-based records neat and orderly during a patient’s hospitalization.
• Coordinate scanning and shredding of protected health information from patient records.
• Process records at discharge within required timeframes, including assembly, analysis, and abstracting.
• Review and process requests for patient information within required timeframes and serve as a resource for staff involved in requests after regular business hours.
• Prepare and present quarterly HIM reports to the Quality Committee.
• Coordinate Record Compliance Review activities, including preparing and presenting summary reports and follow-up.
• Develop and maintain rapport with interdisciplinary team members to support proper medical record maintenance and timely identification and correction of problem areas.
• Maintain a neat and orderly HIM Department.
• Perform other related duties and activities as directed and assigned by a supervisor or HIM support center staff.
• Participate in overall quality assessment and improvement program activities.
• Participate in continuing education classes and training programs.
• Prepare records and reports for committee review as required.
• Assist with presentations during orientation and periodic staff training on Health Information topics.
• Ensure supplies are replenished in work areas as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, medical, dental, and vision benefits for full-time employees.
• 401(k) benefits for full-time employees.
• Competitive paid time off.
• Employee Assistance Program offering mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement or assistance for qualified applicants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree