HIM Coordinator: Lead Medical Records & Coding Team

Wyandot Memorial Hospital; Wheeler Heights (OR); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OPERS retirement

Paid time off

Comprehensive insurance

Tuition assistance

Service bonuses

Job summary

Wyandot Memorial Hospital is seeking an HIM Coordinator to lead the Medical Records Coding team, balancing daily HIM duties with people leadership and workflow optimization.

You will ensure coding accuracy, release of information, and chart integrity while supporting Epic, Workday, and other healthcare systems. A strong background in ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS and regulatory knowledge is required, with leadership experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Health Information Management and coding certification required.
• CCS or RHIT certification preferred.
• Minimum five years of equivalent work experience.
• Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS.
• Understanding of CAH, RHC, and provider-based billing guidelines preferred.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of release of information and patient identity management.
• Proficiency with Excel and Teams; ability to learn Epic and Workday.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the 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.
• Support patient identity management, chart corrections, release of information, chart deficiencies, and medical record integrity processes.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Team coordination

Education

Associate degree in Health Information Management

CCS or RHIT certification preferred

Tools

Epic

Workday

Excel

Teams

Job description

Wyandot Memorial Hospital is seeking an HIM Coordinator to lead the Medical Records Coding team, balancing daily HIM duties with people leadership and workflow optimization.

You will ensure coding accuracy, release of information, and chart integrity while supporting Epic, Workday, and other healthcare systems. A strong background in ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS and regulatory knowledge is required, with leadership experience preferred.