Health Information Management (HIM) Lead

Health Information Management (HIM) Lead

A HIM Lead is responsible for sorting, scanning, and indexing medical records, performing quality assurance auditing within established guidelines, and overseeing higher-level activities. Performs other duties as assigned. This position reports to the Manager of Informatics and is located in Milwaukee WI.

Responsibilities:

• Performs scanning functions on documents while maintaining integrity of batch assembly and monitoring images for completeness and legibility.
• Assists in coordination of document transportation between HIM department and clinics.
• Ensures receipt of all patient records.
• Performs verification and indexing of images for quality completeness and batch identification.
• Maintains and verifies scanned image quality checks and scanning processes.
• Communicates with staff / providers relating to HIM department inquiries.
• Demonstrates professionalism and excellent communication in the workplace.
• Maintains work area in neat and orderly manner.
• Assists with training and onboarding of new HIM staff.
• Facilitates communication and resolution of troubleshooting issues within the HIM team.
• Handles higher-level tasks such as workflow optimization and process improvement initiatives.
• Coordinates special projects or initiatives within the HIM department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications & Characteristics :

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated competence in data entry and ability to work with computer applications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with confidential information.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• One year of experience working in a medical environment including an understanding of medical terminology.
• Preferred prior experience in Health Information Management, data entry, or leading a team.
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and with co-workers in a team.

Perks & Benefits of Madison Medical:

• Competitive PTO plan.
• Health insurance, vision, & dental.
• 401K employer contribution.
• Life Insurance and voluntary disability insurance.
• Monday through Friday clinic hours, no weekends, no holidays.
• Opportunity to be a part of Milwaukee's Premier medical practice.

Madison Medical is a thriving independent practice serving downtown Milwaukee and all throughout southeast Wisconsin. Made up of over 55 Board - certified physicians, many of whom have reviewed Milwaukee Top Doctors awards year after year, we are dedicated to providing excellent patient care. We are a local organization that cares for having present and accessible leaders, building teams and relationships, and serving our communities. Apply to join our team today!