HIM Coordinator: Patient Records & Compliance Champion

perimeterhealthcare; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; 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 position. You will manage health information/medical records, ensure compliance with state and federal laws, licensing rules, and Joint Commission standards, and support patient care with accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include retrieving and assembling records, monitoring transcription quality, releasing information, protecting confidentiality, and collaborating with departments to maintain

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, with 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.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve discharged patient records daily.
• Assemble charts for Director to code.
• Files transcribed reports daily.
• Monitor the quality of transcription services to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Refiles returned records daily.
• Shift patient charts in department as necessary to accommodate additional records.
• Answer phones in department and respond to requests.
• Pull records for other departments.
• Prepare records for release of information.
• Maintain confidentiality of medical records, ensuring release of files to only authorized personnel.

Skills

Health information management

Medical records

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Perimeter Behavioral of West Memphis is seeking an experienced HIM Coordinator for a full-time position. You will manage health information/medical records, ensure compliance with state and federal laws, licensing rules, and Joint Commission standards, and support patient care with accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include retrieving and assembling records, monitoring transcription quality, releasing information, protecting confidentiality, and collaborating with departments to maintain