Health Information Manager - Records & Coding

Columbia Asia Hospital - Bukit Jalil; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Asia Hospital - Bukit Jalil seeks an experienced Health Information / Records Management leader to direct department activities, ensure patient data privacy, and oversee coding, documentation, and reporting workflows. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or related field, ICD-11 coding experience, and strong management and organizational skills.

Weekend half-day work is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health information management or related field.
• Experience with ICD-11 coding and medical terminology.
• Strong management and organizational skills.
• Willing to work Saturdays (Half day).

Responsibilities

• Ensure privacy, safety and security of patient records; release information only to authorized individuals.
• Propose and implement departmental policies and procedures.
• Develop data storage and retrieval systems for medical records.
• Maintain filing, retrieval and tracking of patient records.
• Update inactive records and record in the Inactive Record Book.
• Assist data entry and medical coding; resolve missing information.
• Collaborate with medical staff to ensure smooth completion of records.
• Maintain department equipment and supplies.
• Ensure timely utilization of hospital services for admissions and discharges.
• Process charges and report amendments as needed.
• Oversee hiring, orientation, training and performance reviews for staff.
• Prepare rosters and leave records for Medical Record staff.
• Supervise staff to follow policies and procedures.
• Provide education opportunities and ongoing professional development.
• Direct coding, reimbursement, transcription, and reporting for ICD coding.
• Compile ICD coding for discharge stats and monthly reports.
• Oversee department budget; participate in meetings.
• Maintain death records and related forms.
• Monitor and maintain disease records and regulatory forms.
• Attend trainings to meet department objectives.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and government meetings.
• Perform quality indicators for department as required.
• Perform related duties as requested.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Management leadership

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Discretion and ethics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management/Records Management

ICD-11 Coding experience

Tools

ICD Coding Software

Job description

Columbia Asia Hospital - Bukit Jalil seeks an experienced Health Information / Records Management leader to direct department activities, ensure patient data privacy, and oversee coding, documentation, and reporting workflows. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or related field, ICD-11 coding experience, and strong management and organizational skills.

Weekend half-day work is expected.