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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 Health Information Management Jobs
Target AHIMA-accredited employers first
Large hospital systems, academic medical centers, and health networks affiliated with AHIMA-accredited programs are most familiar with HIM degree requirements and far more likely to have established H-1B sponsorship processes already in place.
Understand your specialty occupation footing
USCIS approves HIM roles as specialty occupations when the position requires a specific bachelor's degree. Roles demanding general administrative skills without a defined field requirement are harder to sponsor successfully, so target postings with explicit degree requirements.
Get your credentials evaluated early
If you completed your HIM degree outside the U.S., obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization before applying. Many employers and immigration attorneys need this documentation before initiating any sponsorship process on your behalf.
RHIA or RHIT certification strengthens your case
Holding AHIMA credentials like the RHIA or RHIT signals to employers that your qualifications meet U.S. professional standards. Certified candidates face fewer questions during the sponsorship process and are prioritized in competitive hiring pipelines.
Remote HIM roles expand your employer pool significantly
Health Information Management is one of the few clinical-adjacent fields where remote work is common. Targeting remote-eligible positions allows you to apply to employers across multiple states without relying solely on local sponsoring employers.
Browse sponsorship-open HIM roles on Migrate Mate
Not every HIM job listing makes visa sponsorship eligibility clear. Migrate Mate filters for employers actively open to sponsorship, saving you the time of screening hundreds of postings that will never result in a visa petition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Health Information Management qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, HIM roles qualify when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in health information management, health informatics, or a closely related field. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are harder to petition successfully. The stronger the alignment between your degree field and the job requirements, the cleaner the specialty occupation argument.
Which employers in health information management are most likely to sponsor visas?
Large hospital networks, academic medical centers, health systems operating across multiple states, and healthcare technology companies that build EHR or coding platforms are the most active sponsors. Smaller outpatient clinics and private practices rarely sponsor because they lack the legal infrastructure and HR bandwidth to manage H-1B visa petitions. Browse Migrate Mate to find HIM employers with an open sponsorship track record.
Does my HIM degree need to be from a U.S. institution to get sponsored?
No, but foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency by a recognized credential evaluation service before sponsorship proceeds. A three-year bachelor's degree from some countries may or may not be accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree depending on the evaluator's findings. Employers and immigration attorneys typically require the evaluation report before initiating the I-129 petition.
How does the H-1B lottery affect HIM sponsorship odds?
HIM professionals are subject to the standard H-1B cap and lottery, which has historically had a selection rate around 25% in recent years. If you're not selected, cap-exempt employers such as universities and nonprofit research institutions affiliated with higher education can sponsor outside the lottery. Australian citizens should also consider the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and a nearly untapped annual allocation of 10,500 slots.
Can I work remotely on an H-1B in a Health Information Management role?
Yes, but there are compliance requirements. Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application covering each state where you work, and remote work locations must be listed. If you plan to work from a state different from your primary worksite, your employer's immigration counsel needs to know in advance. Many HIM employers are accustomed to this because remote coding and medical records work has been standard in the industry for years.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Health Information Management jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.