Health Information Management Coordinator

Title:

Health Information Management Coordinator

Job Type:

Regular

Company:

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Department:

Health Information Management

Time Type:

Full time

Weekly Hours:

40

FTE:

1

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Summary:

Performs complex medical records functions requiring higher-level decision-making. Assists in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the medical record; assists with assuring timeliness and accuracy in the various Health Information Department sections; assists with monitoring compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements and RPCI policies related to documentation processing and document retention as well as New York State regulations related to Health Information Management (HIM); assists with requirements for regulatory surveys; assists with major initiatives involving the HIM Department; assists in implementation of record retention policy; processes disability insurance claims; ensures accurate and timely completion of patient long term and short term disability insurance forms; ensures accurate and timely completion of continuing care and patient release of information requests. May perform the duties of a Medical Records Associate I and/or Medical Records Associate II.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

1. Associate’s degree in an Health Information Management program; or

2. Associate’s degree in a health-related field and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time Health Information Management experience with knowledge of medical terminology; or

3. Associate’s degree and the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time Health Information experience with knowledge of medical terminology; or

4. High School diploma or High School Equivalency diploma and the equivalent of three (3) years of full-time Roswell Park Clinical/Administrative health care experience; or

5. High School diploma or High School Equivalency diploma and the equivalent of four (4) years of full-time clinical or administrative health care experience.

NOTE:

Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited school, college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email HR-PayAndBenefits@RoswellPark.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Our Core Values

RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.

Historical Compensation Information Statement

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

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