HIM Coordinator

HIM Coordinator

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of relevant experience in health information management
• Knowledge of electronic health records
• Knowledge of multiple HIM software applications
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of coding concepts

Responsibilities

• Analyzes electronic health records (EHR) for completion in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Validates all patient identification requirements and makes changes when necessary. Consults Enterprise Master Patient Index (EMPI) when necessary.
• Accesses, inputs and retrieves information from various computer systems.
• Identifies, updates and monitors reports for deficiencies in chart completion computer software and assigns to appropriate physician(s) for completion.
• Educates and acts as a consultant to physicians, physician assistants, residents, and interns regarding completion requirements and EHR navigation. Adheres to medical staff rules with regard to physician documentation compliance.
• Transforms paper records into an EHR, assuring the service level agreements and quality of the EHR are maintained.
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information by providing authorized individuals with timely access to patient information in accordance with Spectrum Health, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
• Acts as a liaison with lead technician(s) and provides employee performance feedback as necessary. Performs quality monitoring and works on quality improvement initiatives and projects.
• Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and completes all position and unit safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.