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Working As An Information Coordinator

Getting Information
Processing Information
Documenting/Recording Information
Interacting With Computers
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Mostly Sitting
Repetitive
$37,110
Average Salary

What Does An Information Coordinator Do At Idaho Division of Human Resources

* Manage, implement, and maintain automated records systems
* Perform liaison duties with internal and external customers
* Serve as the quality control point for program related databases
* Development and implementation of operating policies and procedures
* Design manual and computer filing systems
* Responsible for ensuring the uniformity of data
* Work with Information Technology personnel to develop the computer programs to collect data
* Maintain close contact with other departments and agencies to correct and update the database
* Advise users on how to obtain or submit information or documents
* Serve as the help-desk for system related inquires or problems
* Provide individualized reports as requested by system users

What Does An Information Coordinator Do At Diversicare Healthcare Services & Diversicare Ther

* Closely oversees and audits medical records for new admissions/readmissions and maintains the clinical record throughout the resident’s entire stay within the center.
* Oversees the transcription of physician’s orders for completeness and accuracy
* Maintains electronic and hybrid clinical records for all patients/residents in an organized manner.
* Upholds the confidentiality of the patient/resident records to protect the sensitive information contained within.
* Managing and retrieving patient/resident records and release to authorized company personnel only.
* Reviews resident clinical records to verify established core data record set contains, at minimum, resident identifiable information, demographic information, diagnosis, treatment, and results of treatment.
* Monitors records for omissions and initiates follow-up involving the relevant Department Head/Managers and provides review results to center Administrator and Quality Improvement Process Committee for improvement opportunities as necessary.
* Routinely thins hybrid charts according to established processes.
* Maintains separate files for active, thinned and discharged resident hybrid records in an organized fashion, for security and ease of retrieval.
* Within 24 hours (or upon return from weekend, holidays or afterhours) of resident discharge or death, retrieves all records; initiates the process of placing hybrid record files in order and reviews electronic and hybrid records for completeness; routes deficient findings to appropriate staff member with follow-up to ensure completeness of records; reports deficient findings to the center Administrator.
* Addresses requests for clinical records and submits to the Corporate Compliance department within a timely manner while maintaining records confidentiality.
* Oversight of storage and destruction of records, according to the Record Retention/Destruction processes, and maintains log of destroyed records.
* Participates in the center’s Denials Management processes and is actively involved in records review with retrieval of supporting documentation as necessary.
* Active participant in center’s Quality Improvement Program Committee, Clinical Star Up, Daily Business Meetings, Care Management Meeting, and any other area which benefits from the findings of record review activities.
* Proactively supports and participates in transitioning from hybrid health records to a fully integrated electronic medical records system.
* Communicates with the company IT Department and is the center representative regarding electronic equipment and/or repair need(s).
* Other duties as assigned
* Qualifications
* BACKGROUND

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How To Become An Information Coordinator

Health information technicians typically need a postsecondary certificate to enter the occupation, although some may need an associate’s degree. Certification is often required.

Education

Postsecondary certificate and associate’s degree programs in health information technology typically include courses in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, health data requirements and standards, classification and coding systems, healthcare reimbursement methods, healthcare statistics, and computer systems. Applicants to health information technology programs may increase their chances of admission by taking high school courses in health, computer science, math, and biology.

A high school diploma or equivalent and previous experience in a healthcare setting are enough to qualify for some positions, but most jobs for health information technicians require postsecondary education.

Important Qualities

Analytical skills. Health information technicians must be able to understand and follow medical records and diagnoses, and then decide how best to code them in a patient’s medical records.

Detail oriented. Health information technicians must be accurate when recording and coding patient information.

Integrity. Health information technicians work with patient data that are required, by law, to be kept confidential. They must exercise caution and a strong sense of ethics when working with this information in order to protect patient confidentiality.

Interpersonal skills. Health information technicians need to be able to discuss patient information, discrepancies, and data requirements with other professionals such as physicians and finance personnel.

Technical skills. Health information technicians must be able to use coding and classification software and the electronic health record (EHR) system that their healthcare organization or physician practice has adopted.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

Most employers prefer to hire health information technicians who have certification, or they may expect applicants to earn certification shortly after being hired. A health information technician can earn certification from several organizations. Certifications include the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) and the Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR), among others.

Some organizations base certification on passing an exam. Others require graduation from an accredited program. Many coding certifications also require coding experience in a work setting. Once certified, technicians typically must renew their certification regularly and take continuing education courses.

A few states and facilities require cancer registrars to be licensed. Licensure requires the completion of a formal education program and the Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) certification.

Advancement

Health information technicians may advance to other health information positions by receiving additional education and certifications. Technicians may be able to advance to a position as a medical or health services manager after completing a bachelor’s or master’s degree program and taking the required certification courses. Requirements vary by facility.

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Real Information Coordinator Salaries

Job Title	Company	Location	Start Date	Salary
Project Information Management Coordinator	Ineco DFI Management LLC	Galveston, TX	Mar 01, 2013	$250,000
Project Information Management Coordinator	Ineco DFI Management LLC	Galveston, TX	Oct 25, 2012	$250,000
Strategic Information Coordinator	Union Bank, N.A.	San Francisco, CA	Dec 20, 2011	$110,000 - $120,000
Building Information Management (BIM) Coordinator	Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company	San Francisco, CA	Mar 09, 2016	$77,400 - $85,000
Building Information Modeling (BIM) Coordinator	Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company	San Francisco, CA	Oct 09, 2016	$77,400 - $85,000
Building Information Management (BIM) Coordinator	Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company	Los Angeles, CA	Sep 09, 2016	$73,000 - $77,000
Building Information Modeling (BIM) Coordinator	Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company	Los Angeles, CA	Sep 09, 2016	$73,000 - $77,000
Information Coordinator	St. Louis Arc, Inc.	Saint Louis, MO	Sep 02, 2013	$38,085

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Top Skills for An Information Coordinator

Top Information Coordinator Skills

Medical Records Requests
Patient Data
Customer Service

You can check out examples of real life uses of top skills on resumes here:

Process medical records requests, retrieve invoices and secure credit card payments
Entered patient data and health outcomes into secure computerized system.
Provided customer service to the public, in person and on the telephone.
Demonstrate knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations by appropriately handling patient information.
Created and maintained databases in DBase IV for data entry and report generation purposes.