JOB SUMMARY: The HIM Coordinator, assembles, analyzes, and abstracts medical records. Data entry of deficiencies. Backup person for ICD 10 coding of inpatient records. Codees partial/IOP records. Coordinates and processes incoming and in-house requests/correspondence as assigned. Retrieves.copies records as requested.Works closely with Utilization Review requests. Answers Department telephones and responds timely with voice messages. Provides cross training and serves as a mentor to other

staff. Files records and miscellaneous reports. Complies with hospital policies and procedures and state/federal regulations regarding confidentiality of records. Participates in employee orientation and on-the job training. Participates in Performance Improvement activities - concurrent and retrospective chart reviews and other duties as assigned by the Medical Records Manager. Must have service excellence skills when dealing with public or internal requests.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. The specifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position.

Education: High School Diploma; Associates degree in Medical Coding preferred

Experience: Three years medical records experience in a psychiatric or health care facility preferred. Previous credentialing experience preferred. Previous FPPE/OPPE experience preferred.