Health Information & Referrals Coordinator

High Desert PACE; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

High Desert PACE is seeking an HIM Coordinator to manage participant health records, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance. The role includes processing referrals and authorizations, supporting coding activities, and maintaining data integrity in the EHR to support quality care.

The position requires an Associate’s degree in HIM or related field with experience in HIPAA, CMS/DHCS guidelines, and prior authorization rules.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in health information management or related field required or equivalent experience.
• Experience with HIPAA/privacy regulations and CMS/DHCS documentation preferred.
• Experience with ICD-10/CPT coding and prior authorization rules is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Organize, maintain, retrieve, and protect participant health records.
• Ensure confidentiality and integrity of medical records per HIPAA and regulatory standards.
• Process referrals and authorizations timely; support coding and data submission.
• Support IDT with care coordination and ensure accurate documentation in the EHR.

Skills

Record Mgmt

HIPAA compliance

Coding support

EHR proficiency

ROI processing

Referral tracking

Education

Associate’s degree in HIM or related field

Tools

EHR software

Referral tracking software

Job description

High Desert PACE is seeking an HIM Coordinator to manage participant health records, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance. The role includes processing referrals and authorizations, supporting coding activities, and maintaining data integrity in the EHR to support quality care.

The position requires an Associate’s degree in HIM or related field with experience in HIPAA, CMS/DHCS guidelines, and prior authorization rules.