HIM Coordinator

Corewell Health; Caledonia (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Corewell Health in Grand Rapids is seeking a Health Information Management specialist who accesses, inputs and retrieves information across multiple computer systems to solve complex problems. You will act as a liaison for physician offices and verify dictation in the system while mentoring HIM Technicians.

This full-time role focuses on quality monitoring of patient information, chart completion, and adherence to confidentiality and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of HIM experience with knowledge of EHRs, HIM software, medical terminology, and coding concepts.
• Strong attention to detail and patient data confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Analyses electronic health records (EHR) for completion in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Validates all patient identification requirements and consults EMPI when necessary.
• Accesses, inputs and retrieves information from various computer systems.
• Identifies, updates and monitors reports for deficiencies in chart completion and assigns to appropriate physician(s) for completion.
• Educates and acts as a consultant to physicians, physician assistants, residents, and interns regarding completion requirements and EHR navigation.
• Transforms paper records into an EHR, assuring the service level agreements and quality of the EHR are maintained.
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information by providing authorized individuals with timely access to patient information in accordance with Spectrum Health, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
• Acts as a liaison with lead technician(s) and provides employee performance feedback as necessary. Performs quality monitoring and works on quality improvement initiatives and projects.
• Participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures and completes safety competencies and requirements on time.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Health information management

EHR navigation

Quality monitoring

Medical terminology

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

HIM software

EMPI

Dictation verification system

Job description

Job Summary

Under general direction, accesses, inputs and retrieves information and solves complex problems using various computer systems. Acts as liaison for physician offices. Responsible for verification of completed dictation into system. Performs quality monitoring of patient information on transcribed reports. Trains and mentors HIM Technicians and may act as a lead as necessary.

Job Summary

Under general direction, accesses, inputs and retrieves information and solves complex problems using various computer systems. Acts as liaison for physician offices. Responsible for verification of completed dictation into system. Performs quality monitoring of patient information on transcribed reports. Trains and mentors HIM Technicians and may act as a lead as necessary.

Essential Functions

• Analyzes electronic health records (EHR) for completion in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Validates all patient identification requirements and makes changes when necessary. Consults Enterprise Master Patient Index (EMPI) when necessary.
• Accesses, inputs and retrieves information from various computer systems.
• Identifies, updates and monitors reports for deficiencies in chart completion computer software and assigns to appropriate physician(s) for completion.
• Educates and acts as a consultant to physicians, physician assistants, residents, and interns regarding completion requirements and EHR navigation. Adheres to medical staff rules with regard to physician documentation compliance.
• Transforms paper records into an EHR, assuring the service level agreements and quality of the EHR are maintained.
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information by providing authorized individuals with timely access to patient information in accordance with Spectrum Health, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
• Acts as a liaison with lead technician(s) and provides employee performance feedback as necessary. Performs quality monitoring and works on quality improvement initiatives and projects.
• Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and completes all position and unit safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of relevant experience in health information management knowledge of electronic health records, multiple HIM software applications, medical terminology, and coding concepts

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - 4700 60th St SE - Grand Rapids

Department Name

HIM Operations Grand Rapids - Corporate

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday - Friday

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.