Health Information Management Operations Coordinat

POSITION PURPOSE

• Coordinates staff to ensure efficient and consistent operation of the Health Information Management (HIM) Department. Serves as a subject matter expert for work specialty. Assists with testing of HIM software upgrades as well as new workflows. Mentors employees in work specialty. Provides support for all staff as needed. Performs special projects within the HIM department as requested.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

• High School or Equivalent (GED)

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 3-5 years

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Associated degree preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Credential of RHIT, RHIA, or a minimum of three years HIM experience in a wide variety of HIM department functions.

• Competent in basic computer skills. Required keyboarding, Excel (spreadsheet) and Word (word processing) experience.

• Knowledge of Windows 2000.

• Medical terminology required.

• Attention to detail.

• Demonstrates proofreading skills.

• One to two years supervisory experience preferred.

• Ability to read, write, hear, speak and comprehend the English language.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• N/A