Health Information Management Coordinator

Lifepoint Health®; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and financial protection

Higher education and certification tuition assistance

401(k) retirement package with company match

Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs

Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is seeking a Health Information Management professional at Longview Rehabilitation Hospital. This full-time role emphasizes maintaining patient confidentiality and overseeing the Health Information Department in accordance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in hospital settings, preferably with supervisory responsibilities. We offer comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage, financial protection, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of recent experience in hospital Health Information Management.
• Experience performing a variety of HIM functions, preferably in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of all patient care information.
• Assist in planning and maintaining the Health Information Department.
• Coordinate collection and management of medical records.
• Guide clinical staff in managing paper-based records.
• Ensure timely processing of patient information requests.

Skills

Health Information Management

Supervisory skills

Confidentiality management

HIPAA compliance

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in health care or a related area

Job description

Location: Longview Rehabilitation Hospital

Full Time

Your Experience Matters

Longview Rehabilitation Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Christus Health. We are committed to prioritizing your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You'll Contribute

• Maintain confidentiality of all patient care information to ensure patient rights are protected.
• Assist in planning, organizing, directing, and maintaining the Health Information Department in accordance with established policies, procedures, state and federal regulations and accreditation standards (i.e. HIPAA, JCAHO, and CARF).
• Assist in establishing and maintaining procedures for the collection, abstracting, filing, and retrieval of medical records.
• Assist staff physicians in the use of the electronic medical record.
• Work with staff physicians to ensure records are completed within the required timeframe.
• Serve as a resource for hospital leadership and other staff regarding health information issues, rules and regulations and accreditation standards (i.e. HIPAA, JCAHO).
• Review policies and procedures as required by hospital leadership and participate in recommending changes.
• Guide clinical staff in keeping paper‑based records neat and orderly during patient hospitalization.
• Coordinate the scanning and shredding of PHI from patient records.
• At discharge, process records within required timeframes: assembly, analysis, and abstracting.
• Review and process requests for patient information within required timeframes and serve as a resource for other staff who may be involved in requests after regular business hours.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits: multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Financial protection & PTO: life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & career growth: higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee well‑being: mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional development: ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in health care or a related area (preferred).
• Minimum 4 years of recent experience in hospital Health Information Management performing a variety of HIM functions, preferably in a supervisory role.

Longview Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Longview Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.