**Description** PeaceHealth is hiring a fulltime HIM Coordinator to work Onsite at our Longview WA location. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $17.40 – $26.10. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. **Job Summary** Analyzes health records for completeness, communicates record deficiencies to providers, follows hospital protocol and regulatory requirements; document imaging – prep, scan and quality control – in hybrid health record systems (electronic and hardcopy), and provides general clerical support to the department; processing birth certificates; storage, retrieval and delivery of health records. Validates SER (Schedulable EPIC Resource) provider records insuring the correct set up for distribution of patient records. **Essential Functions** + Analyzes health record for completeness by providers and accuracy of information. + Communicates medical record deficiencies to providers. Utilizes escalation of consequences to non-compliant providers, up to referring to Medical Staff for suspension of admitting/clinical privileges. + Notifies providers/departments of insufficient completion of health records according to established guidelines. + Acts as a resource to providers on the use of the electronic medical record. Maintain archival records onsite including pulling and refiling records as needed. + Gathers, compiles and enters required information in Oregon, Washington and Alaska states Vital records system to record births. + Completes other vital records workflows including submission of Social Security requests, provides proof of birth, and submissions of paternity affidavits/invoices. + Performs advanced sorting, prepping, scanning, and quality control tasks in support of Document Management. + Communicates with clinics and hospital locations to educate on appropriate process and clarifying questions. + Participates in unknown and non-DRS calls to assist in correct indexing of documents into CareConnect. Serves as operational support for electronic health record implementation of point of care scanning. + Utilizes multiple on-line and CareConnect resources to complete validation of new and existing providers and facilities in CareConnect SER file. + Makes phone calls to validate provider demographics for SER file entries. Sends validated entries to the Security Team for update. Assists visitors needing records help. + Performs other duties as assigned. **Qualifications** **Education** + High School Diploma Preferred: or equivalent and + College Coursework Preferred: emphasis in Medical Terminology, Health Information Management, Project Management, Office Administration, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) **Experience** + Minimum of 1 yearPreferred: General office, administrative experience and + Preferred: Basic knowledge of general office procedures and equipment and + Preferred: Basic knowledge of anatomy and/or human physiology **Skills** + Ability to use a complex EMR system. (Required) + Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. (Required) + Ability to round and pick up documents from hospital units and clinics. (Required) + Proficient computer and keyboard including MS Office applications. (Required) + Proficiency in numeric filing, speed and accuracy necessary. (Required) + Good judgment and decision-making skills. (Required) + Strong organizational skills. (Required) + Multi-task/detail oriented. (Required) + Ability to handle interruptions due to phone calls, emails and questions. (Required) + Use of Skype technology to communicate with peers in different locations. (Required) + Good verbal and written communication skills. (Required) + Able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality. (Required) **Working Conditions** Lifting + Consistently operates computer and other office equipment. + Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. + Sedentary work. Environmental Conditions + Predominantly operates in an office environment. Mental/Visual + Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information. + The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program. 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