Job Description

Position Purpose: The Health Information Management (HIM) Coordinator is responsible for performing detailed-oriented technical functions as needed to facilitate efficiency in the operations of the HIM department. The coordinator will also perform some front line supervisor's functions.

Education & Work Experience

: Graduate of an accredited Health Information Technology (HIT) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) program
Three or more years of work experience in data analytics, coding and/or chart auditing
Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong communication skills
Strong customer service skills
Skilled in the navigation of Epic (preferred)
Project management skills (preferred) Knowledge and Skills

: Provide oversight and completion of data integrity functions as required and needed in the EHR (e.g.: chart correction and arrived in error WQs)
Assist in ensuring chart completion and timely reimbursement practices

. Assist in the development of educational training materials for key stakeholders on: documentation practices, duplicate medical record numbers, etc.
Participate in project management assignments such as: o The identification of trends and patterns in the assignment of duplicate medical record numbers o The identification of trends and patterns with problem charts (i.e. paper-based H&P missing; overlays) o Purging of health record Assist in writing corrective action plans as needed.
Identify opportunities for improvement in HIM workflows.
Assist in the oversight of the quality control of health records and record destruction.
Performs qualitative analysis of problematic charts.
Participate on a committee as assigned.
Assist in facilitating departmental improvement with the use of CQI tools (flowcharts, fish bone diagrams, control charts, cause and effect diagrams, etc.
Assist in the preparation of reports for accrediting and/or regulatory body surveys. Cover data analyst as needed. Approve time sheets of staff.

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