Health Information Coordinator

Devereux; League City (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision care

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Devereux seeks a Health Information Management professional to oversee the electronic and paper client records and the medical records department. You will ensure retention compliance with state, federal, accrediting, and funder requirements, while leading staff training for contractors and student licensed practitioners in myAvatar.

You will protect the privacy of client PHI, generate and analyze EHR reports, and assist with internal and external audits related to records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management preferred with RHIA or HA credentials.
• Associates degree with RHIT or experience may be considered.
• Minimum two years’ experience in behavioral health or health information fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of electronic and paper client records and the medical records department.
• Ensure retention compliance with state, federal, accrediting, and funder requirements.
• Lead training for contractors and student licensed practitioners in myAvatar.
• Protect and privacy of client PHI and generate/analyze EHR reports.
• Assist with internal and external audits related to client records.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Auditing

Training staff

PHI privacy

Health Information Management

Education

Bachelor's in Health Information Management

RHIA or HA credentials

Associates with RHIT

Tools

myAvatar

Job description

Job Summary

• Responsible for the management and oversight of the electronic and paper client records and the medical records department.
• Maintains compliance with corporate and legal requirements for retention of records. Review, develop, educate/train staff and implement health information plans to assure compliance with state, federal, accrediting and funder organization or regulatory requirements.
• Ensures personnel record compliance for contractors and student licensed practitioners. Leads all aspects of training in myAvatar for contractors and student licensed practitioners.
• Responsible for the protection and privacy of client Personal Health Information (PHI).
• Generate and analyze electronic health record reports. Assist with internal and external audits relating to client records.

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ Degree in Health Information Management preferred, with RHIA or HA credentials. Associates Degree with RHIT or Experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor’s degree

Experience

• Minimum of two years’ experience working in the behavioral health, quality improvement, or health information field preferred; related health care and quality management experience may be considered.
• Experience in auditing, compliance, surveying, credentialing, and HIPAA regulations is essential.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.

Our Mission:

Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full‑time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time‑off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work‑life balance program.

Devereux is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. EOE