Coordinator - HIM

The HIM department is dedicated to ensuring the accuracy, confidentiality, and accessibility of patient health information, playing a critical role in supporting clinical, operational, and financial functions across Henry Ford Health.
Role Overview
As a Coordinator - HIM, you'll play a vital role in managing and coordinating HIM operations. You'll oversee staff, optimize workflows, and support departmental projects to ensure compliance with regulatory, organizational, and quality standards. Your expertise will serve as a valuable resource for staff and stakeholders, contributing to the effective functioning of the HIM team.
Why Henry Ford Health
At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.
What You Will Do
Oversee staff performance to ensure adherence to Health Information Management guidelines and compliance with regulatory, departmental, and organizational requirements
Ensure HIM staff meet department standards for productivity, timeliness, and quality; provide training as needed
Maintain the integrity of health information by conducting regular and targeted data quality audits. Audit results are documented, communicated to relevant stakeholders, and utilized to implement corrective action plans or training initiatives as necessary
Ensure work queues are worked timely and accurately
Assist with the preparation of productivity reports, training materials, and/or required documentation
Serve as a resource and educator to staff and other HIM customers which require in-depth knowledge of HIM best practices
Facilitate timely and consistent communication and feedback between internal and external customers, ensuring all organizational and departmental standards and requests are met.
Assist with department special projects as requested
Assessing and recommending enhancements for data collection, entry, and maintenance processes
Perform other duties as assigned
Required:
High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
One (1) year of experience within healthcare or an HIM department.
Preferred:
Associate degree preferred.
RHIT or RHIA certification desirable.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Hybrid