Waterbury, CT, 06725, USA
9 days ago
Medical Records Coordinator - HIM
**Employment Type:** Full time **Shift:** Day Shift **Description:** WORK IS ON SITE - LOCAL RESIDENCY REQUIRED TEAM LEADER FOR ENTRY LEVEL RECORD CLERKS **Position Purpose** Coordinates and monitors daily activities for the Health Information Management (HIM) department. Performs site functions including record preparation, document imaging, quality review, record storage and retrieval, release of information and birth certificate processing where applicable. **What you will do** + Provide direction to the onsite team for daily assignments and workflow + Ensure processes consistently meet productivity and quality standards + Serve as a technical resource and superuser regarding the EMR and document management system + Maintain the integrity and availability of the medical record to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements + Perform health record quality audits to maintain the quality of documentation and assess record integrity + Assist with training and on-boarding of new HIM colleagues + Communicate and work with physicians/providers, physician office personnel, colleagues, clinical managers, vendors and others in order to ensure a quality health record and promote customer service **Minimum Qualifications** + Associate’s Degree in Health Information Technology, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of years of education and experience required + Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) preferred + At least three (3) years of current progressively more responsible experience in diverse functional areas of HIM in an acute care environment required + Demonstrated, current expertise with the electronic health record, health information systems, document imaging/document management system and other healthcare applications required + Working knowledge of Epic EMR preferred **Position Highlights and Benefits** + Full time 40hrs M-F days + Excellent benefits - starting day 1! + LOCAL RESIDNECY IS REQUIRED - WORK IS ON SI **Ministry/Facility Information** Trinity Health Of New England is an integrated health care delivery system comprised of world-class providers and facilities dedicated to the full spectrum of preventive, acute, and post-acute care, all delivered with the triple aim of better health, better care, and lower costs for our patient populations **Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion** Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability/veteran
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