HIM Coordinator-Operations - Southcoast Health System, Inc.
Fairhaven, MA 02719
About the Job
Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 6 years in a row!
Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.
Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.
We are searching for a talented HIM Coordinator-Operations
Hours: 40hrs
Shift: Day shift 8:00am - 4:30pm, one weekend every 5 weeks and 1 holiday a year.
Location: Charlton Memorial Hospital-Fall River
A career at Southcoast Health offers you:
- A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
- Generous Earned Time Off Package**
- Employee Wellbeing Program
- 403B Retirement Plan with company match
- Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
- Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training
**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.
Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Responsibilities:
Under general supervision of Manager, Health Information Management or designee, perform diversified duties both within and in support of the Health Information Management Department. Answer telephone requests for patient information. Review patient record to determine if content is protected and if so, written patient authorization is required for approved release. Prepare and scan all discharged records daily. Perform audits and complete corrections of inaccurate data in data system. Determine physician record completion status and provide him/her with letter of notification surrounding chart completion. Serve as a resource to physicians by answering their questions related to coding queries, ICD9/10 and CPT coding. Ensure compliance with applicable hospital policies including HIPAA and General Laws of Massachusetts with regard to the release and use of confidential patient information and when appropriate, request the patient complete an authorization form to request copies of medical records.
Qualifications:- An Associates Degree in a related field or the equivalent knowledge and experience is preferred.
- Over 3 years of related work experience and/or completion of a RHIT/RHIA program.
- Requires knowledge of medical record content and medical record terminology.
- Registered Health Information Technician is preferred.
Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.
