Coordinator, Health Information Management at Lifepoint Health

Madison, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Health Information Management, HIPAA Compliance, Medical Record Abstracting, Electronic Medical Records, JCAHO Standards, CARF Standards, Patient Confidentiality, Quality Assessment, Regulatory Compliance, Staff Training, Report Preparation, Office Equipment Operation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Your experience matters UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital – Madison is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Coordinator, Health Information Management joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. Why join us Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: * Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees * Competitive Paid Time Off * Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance * Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants * And much more... What we’re looking for A Coordinator, Health Information Management is responsible for planning, developing and maintaining the Health Information Department of the hospital in accordance with state and federal guidelines, accreditation standards as well as hospital policies and procedures. How you’ll contribute * Maintain confidentiality of all patient care information to ensure patient rights are protected. * Assist in planning, organizing, directing and maintaining Health Information Department in accordance with established policies, procedures, state and federal regulations and accreditation standards (i.e. HIPAA, JCAHO, and CARF). * Assist in establishing and maintaining procedures for the collection, abstracting, filing and retrieval of medical records. * Assist staff physicians in use of electronic medical records. * Work with staff physicians in getting records completed within the required timeframe. * Serve as a resource for hospital leadership and other staff regarding health information issues, rules and regulations and accreditation standards (i.e. HIPAA, JCAHO). * Review policies and procedures as required by hospital leadership and participate in making recommended changes. * Guide clinical staff in keeping any paper-based records neat and orderly during the patient’s hospitalization. * Coordinate the scanning and shredding of PHI from patient records. * At discharge, process records within required timeframes: assembly, analysis and abstracting. * Review and process requests for patient information within required timeframe and serve as resource for other staff who may be involved in requests after regular business hours. * Prepare and present quarterly HIM report to Quality Committee. * Coordinate activities of the Record Compliance Review process including preparation/presentation of summary reports and follow-up. * Develop and maintain good rapport with interdisciplinary team members to help ensure that medical records are properly maintained and problem areas identified and corrected in a timely manner. * Maintain a neat and orderly HIM Department. * Performs other related duties and activities as directed and assigned by supervisor or HIM support center staff. * Participate in the overall quality assessment and improvement program activities. * Participate in continuing education classes and training programs. * Prepare records and reports for committee review as required. * Assist in presentations during orientation and periodic staff training dealing with Health Information topics. * Ensure supplies have been replenished in work areas as necessary. * Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: * Associate or bachelor's degree in health care or related area preferred. * Minimum 4 years recent experience in hospital Health Information Management doing variety of HIM functions preferably in a supervisory role. * Or an equivalent of education and experience. * Advanced computer knowledge. * Knowledge of basic office equipment. * Appropriate telephone communication skills. Schedule: Typically Monday through Friday 8:00-4:30 (may vary based on hospital needs) EEOC Statement UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital – Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital – Madison is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country. We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Responsibilities

The Coordinator is responsible for planning and maintaining the Health Information Department in accordance with state, federal, and accreditation guidelines. Key duties include managing medical records, ensuring HIPAA compliance, and serving as a resource for hospital leadership on health information issues.