What are the responsibilities and job description for the HIM Operations Coordinator - Health Information Management - Days - FT position at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport?
Qualifications
- Under the direction of the HIM Department Director, ensure HIM staff consistently meets operational quality and performance standards across the system.
- Collaborate with HIM operations management and supervision, medical staff, and departments to improve billing efficiency and maintain compliance with national standards.
- Monitors all HIM functions, including document management, chart analysis, and information released under the Director of HIM’s guidance.
- Ensure HIM staff meets daily productivity goals and turnaround times based on department policies.
- Expert knowledge of medical records processes and electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
- Maintain accurate and legal patient health records, including coding diagnoses and treatments.
- Ensure medical records comply with accreditation and regulatory standards.
- Incorporate the organization's mission and guiding principles into daily work.
- Oversee the quality of HIM staff work and adjust workloads as needed.
- Work with hospital staff to resolve incomplete charts and ensure the accuracy and completeness of medical records.
- Protect patient privacy and comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Participate in performance initiatives to support hospital success.
- Monitor HIM workloads and address system issues.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on HIM processes and workflows.
- Assist in improving and standardizing HIM workflows.
- Ensure medical records are completed timely and retain their integrity.
- Help HIM management and supervision coordinate daily HIM functions and workflows.
- Track and report staff performance and productivity.
- Report any document management errors to HIM management and supervision.
- Assist HIM leadership with coordinating key HIM functions.
- Work with the ROI team to ensure records are released per HIPAA standards.
- Manage work to meet deadlines and maximize productivity.
- Maintain a positive and cooperative attitude in team interactions.
- Complete additional duties and projects as assigned.
Education: High School or GED
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About Memorial
Memorial Health System has been dedicated to healing, inspiring, and transforming the health of our community since 1946. With multiple hospital facilities, outpatient surgery locations and diagnostic centers, more than 100 Physician Clinics, and post-acute services including skilled nursing, you can find your fit at Memorial.
When you join our team, you join more than 5,000 individuals committed to exceptional care. We offer several of the region’s most comprehensive clinical programs and medical specialties unique to the Coast, including a Level III Neonatal ICU, state-designated Level II Trauma Center, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, and Mississippi’s first nationally-certified Primary Stroke Center.
At Memorial, you are valued. We know that our increasingly diverse communities need healthcare professionals that reflect their different cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and values. We acknowledge the uniqueness of all individuals, their commonalities as well as differences, all of which have shaped their lives in meaningful ways.
The development of our team members is integral to the patient care we provide. Grow your skills, and grow with Memorial.
Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.
