Team Lead Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience working within an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system required.
• Strong knowledge of HIM workflows, including release of information, scanning and indexing, document routing, fax server management, referral documentation, outside record requests, FMLA/disability paperwork, deposition scheduling, and EMR document management.
• Strong organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to assist with staff training, coaching, workflow education, and cross-training initiatives.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, EMR systems, document management tools, and electronic release of information processes.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of HIPAA Privacy Rule requirements and minimum necessary disclosure standards.
• Ability to support workflow coverage and adapt to changing departmental and organizational needs.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of three (3) years of medical office experience and/or experience working in a Health Information Management Department preferred.
• RHIT certification or previous lead experience in a Health Information setting preferred.
• Medical terminology knowledge and/or education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating daily HIM workflows
• Supporting staff development
• Ensuring the timely, accurate, and compliant management of health information
• Performing core HIM responsibilities
• Providing day-to-day workflow coordination, training support, and resource guidance for the Health Information Management Department
• Assisting with prioritizing work
• Supporting staff questions
• Monitoring departmental workflows
• Ensuring health information documentation is processed accurately and efficiently
• Coordinating release of information requests
• Scanning and indexing medical records
• Requesting records from outside facilities
• Managing fax server workflows
• Routing documentation
• Supporting referral-related processes
• Coordinating FMLA and disability paperwork
• Assisting with deposition-related requests
• Working closely with providers, clinical teams, outside facilities, and patients to resolve documentation issues and support efficient workflow completion
• Assisting with onboarding, training, cross-training, workflow education, and continuous process improvement efforts