HIM Coordinator

70 HonorHealth Support Services; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth is seeking a Health Information Management (HIM) Coordinator to lead HIM staff on shifts, ensure chart processing accuracy, and oversee release of information. You’ll manage priorities, train personnel, and collaborate with leadership to maintain high quality patient records.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year in lead/coordinating roles, familiarity with HIM processes, and strong verbal/written communication. RHIT certification is preferred and Associate degree is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating HIM staff and workflows.
• Knowledge of release of information processes and data integrity.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Familiarity with health information systems and basic data entry.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate HIM staff activities and shift coverage.
• Oversee chart processing, release of information, and data integrity.
• Train staff and monitor quality/productivity.
• Support leadership on performance, conduct, and safety initiatives.
• Ensure appropriate coverage across HIM areas.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team coordination

Customer service

Verbal & written communication

Education

Associate degree preferred

RHIT certification preferred

Job description

Primary City/State: Virtual Arizona Category: Health Information Shift: Day Department: Health Information Management Mon - Fri 8am-5pm

Great care starts with great people. (Like you.) At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities

Job Summary: The Health Information Management (HIM) Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and overseeing activities of the HIM staff assigned for shift, or when necessary. Activities include but are not limited to release of information, chart analysis, chart processing, chart deficiency, and data integrity. May be assigned to oversee and coordinate specialty areas which include birth registration, physician suspension, state/federal release of information and reporting, and transcription posting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates patient record processing activities within the HIM Department.
• Establishes work priorities, and resolves problems related to daily operations.
• Assists HIM Supervisor in ensuring appropriate coverage in all HIM areas.
• Trains HIM staff and monitors quality and productivity of HIM staff.
• Provides timely feedback and re-trains as necessary.
• Monitors work queues and other job assignments and takes appropriate actions to ensure proper coverage of HIM staff work.
• Assists HIM staff with day-to-day activities as needed to keep abreast of changes in work protocols and to ensure adequate coverage in all HIM areas.
• Assists HIM leadership with issues relating to performance, conduct, and work habits.
• Actively participates in department activities.
• Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate.
• Completes all position and department safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Associates Preferred

Experience

• 1 year year lead, coordinating, or supervisory experience.
• Required 2 years in any or all of the following: Release of information, correspondence, master patient index maintenance, records analysis, medical records processing.
• Required Other Basic understanding and use of computers, telephones, fax, copy machines, and data entry into computer programs.
• Experience in high quality customer service.
• Demonstrated experience of verbal and written communication in a clear and professional manner.
• Required 2 years lead, coordinating, or supervisory experience
• Preferred 3 years in any or all of the following: Release of information, correspondence, master patient index maintenance, records analysis, medical records processing.
• Preferred Other Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations relative to birth registration, and confidentiality and security of patient health information.
• Experience in a role utilizing excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Preferred

License and Certifications

• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - Certification Preferred

We’re all in for your career. Expert care from experts who care. At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. Our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness, but behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and unwavering dedication. We’re delivering a healthcare experience that simply feels better through:

• Nine acute-care hospitals
• Over 200 primary, specialty and urgent care centers
• More than 17,000 team members and 4,000 medical staff

Since 1927, we’ve been focused on doing what matters most — caring for people and communities across the greater Phoenix area. From humble beginnings to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, we’re just as driven as we were a century ago. Come join us and go all in for your career.

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