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At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.
Summary
Responsible for overseeing coding and clinical documentation integrity operations, auditing, reviewing internal and external audit results, and providing coding and clinical documentation integrity (CDI) education. Serves as the Health Information Management (HIM) and Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) subject matter expert, ensuring coding and CDI compliance with all regulatory requirements, coding ethics and revenue cycle requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Oversees coding and CDI operations, chart auditing, audits accuracy and staff feedback process.
- Develops, refines, implements and performs internal auditing as needed, verifying accuracy, completeness and precision of ICD-10 CM/PCS and CPT coding and clinical documentation integrity.
- Reviews and appeals all external DRG and clinical validation denials.
- Works closely with coding/CDI management team to report audit findings, trends, benchmarking data, staff remediation, re-education, and reassessment as needed.
- Performs other duties as required.
- Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, productivity and quality monitoring, and staff training and education initiatives.
- Determines work assignments, monitors employee work activities and schedules all training needs.
- Assures appropriate coverage by staff for vacancies and absences.
- Orients and mentors newly hired staff to MHS applications, workflow, and policies and procedures.
- Ensures documentation and coding practices meet national coding and compliance guidelines.
- Provides necessary education for inpatient and outpatient coding and CDI staff.
- Develops and implements coding/CDI education and training to all appropriate personnel.
- Maintains strict adherence to patient confidentiality according to MHS Standards and regulatory requirements.
- Works closely with HIM physician advisor to develop and create education for physicians and other care providers, clinical effectiveness, Memorial Physician Practices, revenue cycle management, compliance and finance.
- Communicates coding and documentation expertise to Quality Management related to Patient Safety Indicators (PSIs) and Hospital Acquired Conditions (HACs).
- Participates in MHS system-wide Quality and Patient Safety work groups to facilitate accurate and complete provider documentation.
- Assists HIM Administrative Director with assuring HIM Department operates in compliance with budgetary, regulatory, and personnel requirements.
- Oversees the development, implementation and ongoing training and education needs of the coder interns, ensuring that training aligns with AHIMA standards of ethical coding and official coding guidelines.
- Monitors the progression of the coder interns throughout the program.
- Identifies and implements changes as needed to facilitate a successful outcome.
- Identifies, investigates, reports and resolves issues within a reasonable time frame.
Competencies:
Business Acumen, Concern for Quality, Develop Relationships, Lead Through Vision, Manage Performance
Education And Certification Requirements:
- Bachelors: Health Information Management (Required)
- Certified Coding Associate (CCA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Qualifications
- Health Information Management Required
- Five (5) years of HIM coding leadership experience Required
- Can be Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Required or
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Required or
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Required
Complexity of Work
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, effective written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrates effective time management and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Ability to accurately assign and sequence ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT codes to principal diagnosis and procedures, complications and co-morbid conditions to complex inpatient or outpatient encounters such as observation, outpatient surgery and interventional radiology. Provides guidance to other departmental staff in identifying and resolving coding issues or errors. Proficient in basic computer skills including Microsoft Office applications and utilizing a computerized encoder and electronic medical record systems.
Working Conditions And Physical Requirements:
- Bending and Stooping = 40%
- Climbing = 0%
- Keyboard Entry = 60%
- Kneeling = 40%
- Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
- Lifting or Carrying 25 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
- Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Reaching = 40%
- Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
- Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%
- Running = 0%
- Sitting = 60%
- Squatting = 20%
- Standing = 60%
- Walking = 60%
- Audible Speech = 60%
- Hearing Acuity = 60%
- Smelling Acuity = 0%
- Taste Discrimination = 0%
- Depth Perception = 60%
- Distinguish Color = 60%
- Seeing - Far = 60%
- Seeing - Near = 60%
- Bio hazardous Waste = 0%
- Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 0%
- Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 0%
- Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 0%
- Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 0%
- Asbestos = 0%
- Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
- Dust = 0%
- Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0%
- Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
- Hazardous Medication = 0%
- Latex = 0%
- Computer Monitor = 60%
- Domestic Animals = 0%
- Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
- Fire Risk = 0%
- Hazardous Noise = 0%
- Heating Devices = 0%
- Hypoxia = 0%
- Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
- Magnetic Fields = 0%
- Moving Mechanical Parts = 0%
- Needles/Sharp Objects = 0%
- Potential Electric Shock = 0%
- Potential for Physical Assault = 60%
- Radiation = 0%
- Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
- Unprotected Heights = 0%
- Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 0%
Shift: Days
Disclaimer:
This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process. Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program. Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email MemorialTalent@mhs.net.
Location: Miramar, Florida
At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.
Summary
Responsible for overseeing coding and clinical documentation integrity operations, auditing, reviewing internal and external audit results, and providing coding and clinical documentation integrity (CDI) education. Serves as the Health Information Management (HIM) and Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) subject matter expert, ensuring coding and CDI compliance with all regulatory requirements, coding ethics and revenue cycle requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Oversees coding and CDI operations, chart auditing, audits accuracy and staff feedback process.
- Develops, refines, implements and performs internal auditing as needed, verifying accuracy, completeness and precision of ICD-10 CM/PCS and CPT coding and clinical documentation integrity.
- Reviews and appeals all external DRG and clinical validation denials.
- Works closely with coding/CDI management team to report audit findings, trends, benchmarking data, staff remediation, re-education, and reassessment as needed.
- Performs other duties as required.
- Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, productivity and quality monitoring, and staff training and education initiatives.
- Determines work assignments, monitors employee work activities and schedules all training needs.
- Assures appropriate coverage by staff for vacancies and absences.
- Orients and mentors newly hired staff to MHS applications, workflow, and policies and procedures.
- Ensures documentation and coding practices meet national coding and compliance guidelines.
- Provides necessary education for inpatient and outpatient coding and CDI staff.
- Develops and implements coding/CDI education and training to all appropriate personnel.
- Maintains strict adherence to patient confidentiality according to MHS Standards and regulatory requirements.
- Works closely with HIM physician advisor to develop and create education for physicians and other care providers, clinical effectiveness, Memorial Physician Practices, revenue cycle management, compliance and finance.
- Communicates coding and documentation expertise to Quality Management related to Patient Safety Indicators (PSIs) and Hospital Acquired Conditions (HACs).
- Participates in MHS system-wide Quality and Patient Safety work groups to facilitate accurate and complete provider documentation.
- Assists HIM Administrative Director with assuring HIM Department operates in compliance with budgetary, regulatory, and personnel requirements.
- Oversees the development, implementation and ongoing training and education needs of the coder interns, ensuring that training aligns with AHIMA standards of ethical coding and official coding guidelines.
- Monitors the progression of the coder interns throughout the program.
- Identifies and implements changes as needed to facilitate a successful outcome.
- Identifies, investigates, reports and resolves issues within a reasonable time frame.
Competencies:
Business Acumen, Concern for Quality, Develop Relationships, Lead Through Vision, Manage Performance
Education And Certification Requirements:
- Bachelors: Health Information Management (Required)
- Certified Coding Associate (CCA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Qualifications
- Health Information Management Required
- Five (5) years of HIM coding leadership experience Required
- Can be Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Required or
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Required or
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Required
Complexity of Work
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, effective written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrates effective time management and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Ability to accurately assign and sequence ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT codes to principal diagnosis and procedures, complications and co-morbid conditions to complex inpatient or outpatient encounters such as observation, outpatient surgery and interventional radiology. Provides guidance to other departmental staff in identifying and resolving coding issues or errors. Proficient in basic computer skills including Microsoft Office applications and utilizing a computerized encoder and electronic medical record systems.
Working Conditions And Physical Requirements:
- Bending and Stooping = 40%
- Climbing = 0%
- Keyboard Entry = 60%
- Kneeling = 40%
- Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
- Lifting or Carrying 25 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
- Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Reaching = 40%
- Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
- Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%
- Running = 0%
- Sitting = 60%
- Squatting = 20%
- Standing = 60%
- Walking = 60%
- Audible Speech = 60%
- Hearing Acuity = 60%
- Smelling Acuity = 0%
- Taste Discrimination = 0%
- Depth Perception = 60%
- Distinguish Color = 60%
- Seeing - Far = 60%
- Seeing - Near = 60%
- Bio hazardous Waste = 0%
- Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 0%
- Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 0%
- Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 0%
- Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 0%
- Asbestos = 0%
- Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
- Dust = 0%
- Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0%
- Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
- Hazardous Medication = 0%
- Latex = 0%
- Computer Monitor = 60%
- Domestic Animals = 0%
- Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
- Fire Risk = 0%
- Hazardous Noise = 0%
- Heating Devices = 0%
- Hypoxia = 0%
- Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
- Magnetic Fields = 0%
- Moving Mechanical Parts = 0%
- Needles/Sharp Objects = 0%
- Potential Electric Shock = 0%
- Potential for Physical Assault = 60%
- Radiation = 0%
- Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
- Unprotected Heights = 0%
- Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 0%
Shift: Days
Disclaimer:
This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process. Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program. Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email MemorialTalent@mhs.net.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Health Information Management
Verify your credential meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree to directly relate to the HIM role. An RHIA credential from AHIMA strengthens your petition by showing the field has standardized educational requirements, reducing RFE risk on specialty occupation grounds.
Search LCA filings by SOC code
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers who have filed LCAs under HIM-specific SOC codes. This shows you which hospital systems and health IT companies have active sponsorship history for your exact role type, not just general tech or healthcare.
Target health systems over staffing agencies
Hospital networks and integrated health systems typically hold I-129 petitions in-house, giving you more stability than third-party staffing. Confirm the employer is the direct petitioner before accepting an offer involving H-1B sponsorship.
Benchmark your wage against OFLC Wage Search
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Pull the current figures from OFLC Wage Search before negotiations so you know the certified floor, not just market rate.
Clarify remote work before your LCA is filed
If your HIM role is fully or partially remote, your employer must file LCA amendments for each work location, including your home address. Nail down the work arrangement in writing before filing starts to avoid compliance gaps later.
Account for cap-gap if transitioning from OPT
If you're on OPT when your H-1B petition is filed, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization through September 30. Confirm your employer submits the petition before your OPT expires so there's no gap in your authorization to work HIM roles.
H-1B Visa Health Information Management: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Health Information Management qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in health information management, health informatics, or a closely related field. Positions like HIM director, clinical data analyst, or health informatics specialist typically qualify. Roles requiring only a general business or associate degree may face USCIS scrutiny, so the job description must explicitly state the degree requirement.
Which employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for HIM roles?
Large hospital systems, academic medical centers, and health IT vendors are the most active H-1B sponsors for Health Information Management positions. Epic, Cerner, and major health networks file LCAs regularly for coding, informatics, and data governance roles. You can browse verified H-1B sponsoring employers in HIM on Migrate Mate, filtered by LCA filing history for your specific occupation.
Does an RHIA or RHIT certification help my H-1B petition?
An RHIA from AHIMA directly supports the specialty occupation argument because it demonstrates the field has standardized, degree-level educational requirements recognized by a national credentialing body. USCIS adjudicators are more likely to accept the specialty occupation classification when the petitioner can point to an industry-recognized credential tied to a specific bachelor's degree program.
How does remote work affect my H-1B if I work in HIM?
Each physical work location where you perform services must have its own certified LCA. If you work remotely from home, your home address counts as a worksite. Your employer must file an amended LCA and, in some cases, an amended I-129 before you begin working at that location. Failing to update the LCA for a new worksite is a DOL compliance violation.
What happens to my H-1B status if my HIM job is eliminated?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new H-1B sponsor, change to another valid status, or depart the U.S. During this window, you're not authorized to work. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period expires. USCIS allows you to start the new HIM role once the petition is filed, under portability rules.