Lead HIM Department Clerk

Lompoc Valley Medical Center • Lompoc, CA

91d • $18 - $23

About The Position

The Lead reports to the Director of HIM. Responsible for overseeing the daily operations of HIM. Perform additional duties as listed below. Works well under stress or tight deadlines. Establishes and maintains effective, courteous, and respectful working relationships with patients, families, members of the medical and nursing staff as well as co-workers. Supports the District mission and values. Demonstrates respect, professionalism and courtesy to all patients, visitors, other providers and co-workers, as delineated in the LVMC 'Commitment to Care'. Constantly use C-I-CARE principles when communicating with others. Participates in performance improvement activities. Engages in ongoing professional development.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years HIM experience.
• Certifications: RHIT Preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations.
• Safety requirements.
• Quality improvement principles.
• Maintain records in an organized manner.
• Maintain the department's CMS and California state accreditation.
• Establishes and maintains effective, positive working relations with departmental employees, hospital staff, medical staff and patients.
• Assures safe practices and techniques are used in the department.
• Communicates policies to hospital and dietary employees.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, ensuring that tasks like medical record coding, release of information, and documentation compliance are handled promptly and accurately.
• Help balance workloads among team members and step in to address bottlenecks.
• Monitor daily operations- Oversee department is meeting regulations, standards and facility policies and report to Director.
• Acts as a go-to resource for coders, clerks, and other HIM staff.
• Help onboard new hires and provide ongoing training or mentorship.
• Help facilitate communication amongst the team and streamline workflows.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals