Sr HIM Coord

Ochsner Health • Shreveport, LA

21h

About The Position

This job is responsible for processing medical records and documentation, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of patient information; supports functions of the HIM department by effectively working with customers (providers, other departments, patients) to meet their needs; supports HIM management, but works independently with minimal supervision. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

• Education Required – High school diploma or equivalent
• Work Experience Required – 4 years relevant experience. Education may be substituted for experience.
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Complete and thorough understanding of all documents in a medical record.

Responsibilities

• Retrieves and reviews information as needed for completion of daily tasks.
• Communicates appropriately and works with other departments, staff, providers, and management as necessary to complete job duties.
• Reviews and processes incoming requests and/or assignments.
• Resolves issues that arise related to specific job functions.
• Develops, compiles, and distributes any logs, reports, statistics, etc. as necessary.
• Other related duties as required.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED