Health Information Management (HIM) Coordinator

Fairview Health Services; Saint Paul (MN); Remote; USD 76,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health Information Management Coordinator to enhance operational efficiency and compliance. This full-time role focuses on managing HIM activities, collaborating with leadership to implement improvements, and ensuring adherence to regulations. The Coordinator will utilize quality control techniques and support staff education while optimizing workflows. With a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to employee growth, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Early wage access

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Health Information Management or 4 years of experience.
• 2 years of operational HIM experience with progressive responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to assess needs and recommend changes.
• Create reports and dashboards to monitor productivity.
• Identify process improvements and provide staff training.

Skills

Operational HIM experience

Process improvement

Workflow optimization

Data trending

Report creation

Work queue management

Training staff

Education

Associate degree in Health Information Management

Bachelor’s degree in Health Information or healthcare field

Tools

Epic EHR

Hyland OnBase Document Management System

Job description

Job Overview

Bring Your Possibilities to Fairview

At Fairview, we believe in the power of possibility — within ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve. Leadership isn’t just a title — it’s a mindset we all share. Whether you’re providing hands-on care, innovating behind the scenes, or supporting those who do, your work matters.

Fairview is seeking a full-time (80 hours per pay period) Health Information Management (HIM) Coordinator based out of our Midway Corporate Office in St. Paul, MN. This remote position works from 7 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Position Summary

The Coordinator manages pillar operations to optimize, ensure quality, and maintain compliance of HIM activities through audits, workflow analysis, and document integrity checks. They collaborate with leadership to implement workflow improvements, develop data quality and productivity plans, and ensure adherence to HIPAA, Joint Commission, CMS, and other regulations. The role involves using quality control techniques, resolving workflow errors, and supporting staff education through presentations, dashboards, and scorecards.

Responsibilities

1. Partner with leadership and stakeholders to assess needs, establish decision-making criteria, and recommend or implement changes.
2. Assist in creating self-service reports, scorecards, and dashboards to monitor productivity and support business management, including suggesting additional metrics.
3. Perform advanced HIM workflows such as release of information, document imaging, and operational support.
4. Identify and partner on process improvements, including automation, workflow efficiency, testing, and optimization.
5. Provide training to staff as needed.
6. Maintain knowledge of and comply with relevant laws, regulations, policies, and standards.
7. Develop project plans for small projects, leading efforts for continuous process improvement and high reliability.
8. Act as a liaison to analyze, coordinate workflow changes, and resolve operational issues across departments and external stakeholders.
9. Organize and perform reconciliations, identify trends, and ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance.
10. Facilitate meetings, ensure stakeholder engagement, and track project progress.
11. Analyze new business requests for IT needs and provide recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Health Information Management or related field, or four years of applicable experience.
• Two years of operational HIM experience with progressive responsibilities.
• Experience with process improvement, workflow optimization, data trending, report creation, and work queue management.
• Proficiency with Epic EHR.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Information or healthcare field.
• Four years of progressive HIM operational experience.
• Experience as a coordinator, lead, or supervisor in HIM.
• Experience with Hyland OnBase Document Management System.
• RHIA or RHIT certification.
• Additional credentials from AHIMA.

Benefits

Fairview offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, PTO, tuition reimbursement, retirement plans, early wage access, and more. For details, visit: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation

The salary range for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE) is $76,211.20 to $107,598.40 annually. Actual pay depends on factors like skills, experience, education, and market conditions. We value pay equity and internal fairness. Offers are typically below the maximum of the range.

EEO Statement

Fairview is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status.