HIM Coordinator: Lead Medical Records & Coding

Wyandot Memorial Hospital; Upper Sandusky (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyandot Memorial Hospital is seeking a HIM Coordinator to oversee the Medical Records Coding team, balancing daily operations with leadership and process improvement. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

You will provide coding expertise, review denials with Patient Financial Services, and support chart integrity, identity management, and information governance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and workflow of the Medical Coders and Medical Records Specialists.
• Monitor coding accuracy and ensure compliance with coding guidelines, payer requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Provide technical guidance and coding expertise to staff, leadership, and other departments.
• Review coding denials and collaborate with Patient Financial Services to resolve reimbursement issues.
• Monitor productivity, quality metrics, and departmental performance while identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Assist with Charge Master maintenance and Epic claim rules related to Health Information Management.
• Review subpoenaed medical records and ensure compliance with legal and organizational requirements.
• Oversee medical record retention, destruction, and historical chart management in accordance with hospital policies.
• Coach, mentor, and support HIM staff while assisting leadership with workflow coordination.
• Remote work eligibility may be considered after six months of employment with in-office requirement.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Regulatory compliance

Coding knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Health Information Management

Tools

Epic

Workday

Excel

Teams

Job description

Wyandot Memorial Hospital is seeking a HIM Coordinator to oversee the Medical Records Coding team, balancing daily operations with leadership and process improvement. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

You will provide coding expertise, review denials with Patient Financial Services, and support chart integrity, identity management, and information governance.