HIM Charting Coordinator

Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians and employees. We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors.

IMC is currently hiring a Full Time Charting Coordinator for our Health Information Management (HIM) department. Under the direction of the Health Information Services Manager, the Charting Coordinator assures the completion of incomplete medical records within the time frame as specified by medical staff rules and regulations.  Is able to work cooperatively with medical staff and other healthcare professionals in obtaining documentation to complete medical records.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience: 

• 3 – 5 years Medical Records and/or Medical Office experience

Job Knowledge:

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Advance computer skills

Education:

• High School Diploma

WORK HOURS:  40 hours/week; Mondays – Fridays 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.    

PRINCIPLE TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Retrieves charts for physician completion
• Performs 2nd (retrospective analysis) of charts and removes deficiencies from the computer system
• Maintains controls to ensure location of incomplete / delinquent medical records
• Generates and distributes weekly incomplete/delinquent and suspension notices
• Coordinates the auditing of incomplete charts on a monthly basis.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS:

• Great medical benefit plan
• Early access to earned wages
• Participation in robust state pension plan
• Dental, vision, life insurance, disability and more!