HIM Coordinator

Health Information Coordinator

In any medical facility there are people who keep things running smoothly. People who make who can be subject matter experts and who can keep up with the fast pace without blinking an eye. These jobs may not ever be noticed by the patient – in fact, when done well they shouldn't be noticed – but they are an important part of making that patient's experience a positive one. Our Health Information Coordinators are just this kind of job. They set the stage that allows high quality health care to happen.

Who We Are

With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

What You Can Expect

• Assist department leadership with the coordination of essential HIM functions and workflows.
• Assist with process improvement and standardization of HIM workflow.
• Conduct quality reviews for focused studies related to accreditation requirements.
• Monitor work queues and manage system issues.
• Perform HIM essential functions and workflow duties, as needed, in the department.
• Serve as subject matter expert on essential HIM functions and workflows.
• Answer inquiries from departments regarding the HIM system and resolve issues or escalate, as appropriate.
• Participate in the planning and testing of new systems and upgrades.
• Flexible work location onsite at one of our Franciscan locations: Indianapolis IN, Hammond IN, Lafayette IN

Qualification

• Associate's Degree Health Information Management - Required
• 2 years Healthcare setting - Preferred
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 days - Required

Travel is required: Never or Rarely

Job Range: HIM Coordinator $16.50-$23.25

Incentive: Not Applicable

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.