EMR Process Improvement Coordinator

Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.

CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services.  CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.

CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.

This is a supervisory position responsible for directing the overall functions of the Medical Records Department.  Is responsible for process improvement efforts within SAHLC Medical Records department; participates in the budget process and monitors department expenses; management of staff including but not limited to API time and Attendance; development and maintenance of work schedules; employee issue resolution; staff development and retention.  Is the Clinic’s electronic systems coordinator and security administrator on numerous e-systems.  Maintains the integrity of all medical record information by demonstrating a cooperative effort throughout the Heart & Lung Clinic and St. Alexius Medical Center.

What You'll Do:

• Act as a role model through support of the Medical Center’s mission and values by promoting and enhancing the Journey beyond Excellence expectations.
• Collaborates with leadership to maintain staff by recruiting and selecting medical records staff while overseeing the orientation process.
• Maintains medical record staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Develops and adjusts daily work schedule to ensure all areas of the department are adequately staffed.  
• Prepares paper charts for clinic visits and utilizes the Electronic Medical Record.
• Performs security auditing of Clinic electronic information systems and reports monthly report findings.
• Assures release of information policy and procedures are being adhered to within the department.  Responsible for oversight of the clinic RAC audit releases and requests.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods.

Education:  Associates Degree in Health Information Management or a related business degree and Workflow Redesign Specialist Certificate of Completion required.

Experience:  Minimum of three years’ experience in a business environment, with at least two of those years being in the medical field.