HIM Coordinator - Behavioral Hospital

Perimeter Healthcare; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Supplemental insurance options

Job summary

Perimeter Behavioral of West Memphis is seeking an experienced HIM Coordinator for a full-time role in West Memphis, AR. You will manage Health Information/Medical Records, ensure compliance with federal/state laws, and support coding and release of information processes.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, and prior experience in health information management or medical records, preferably in a psychiatric facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in health information management/medical records preferred, especially in a psychiatric facility.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Health Information/Medical Records activities and maintain patient records in compliance with state/federal laws and Joint Commission standards.
• Retrieve discharged patient records daily and assemble charts for coding.
• File transcribed reports daily and monitor transcription quality and timeliness.
• Refiling, shifting charts, answering department calls, pulling records for other departments.

Skills

HS diploma

Health information management

Medical records

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Perimeter Behavioral of West Memphis has a great opportunity for an experienced full-time HIM Coordinator. We are seeking individuals who are committed to improving our patient’s lives by using a patient centered, collaborative approach to providing high quality of care.

The HIM Coordinator's responsibilities include the following:

Carrying out the activities of the Health Information/Medical Records department in the maintenance of all patient medical records information, ensuring compliance will all state and federal laws, rules/regulations of licensing agencies and within Joint Commission standards for the quality of patient care.

• Retrieves discharged patient records from floor on a daily basis
• Assembles charts for Director to code
• Files transcribed reports on a daily basis.
• Monitor the quality of the transcription services to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Refile returned records on a daily basis.
• Shift patient charts in department as necessary to accommodate additional records.
• Answers phone in department and responds to requests
• Pulls records for other departments
• Prepares records for release of information
• Maintain confidentiality of medical records, ensuring the release of files and/or records to only appropriate and authorized authorities.

Qualified candidates must have the following:

Education: High school diploma or GED and equivalent combination of education and experience.

Previous experience in health information management/ medical records and/or direct experience in a health care psychiatric facility preferred.

Why Choose Perimeter Healthcare?

We're one of the leading mental and behavioral healthcare providers, offering comprehensive treatment programs across multiple states and care settings. Our commitment to excellence and patient-centered care creates an environment where you can grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Work Environment

• Commitment to quality care
• Supportive team environment

Comprehensive Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental coverage
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Supplemental insurance options

Schedule

• Full-Time
• 8-hour shifts
• Monday-Friday
• 8:00am - 4:30pm

Join Our Inclusive Team

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