About Children's Minnesota

Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.

Department Overview



Position Summary

The HIM MPI Coordinator is responsible for accurate and timely processing of both paper and electronic medical records (assembly, retrieval and filing), document imaging processes (chart preparation, indexing, scanning, and data quality/integrity), importing of electronic documentation and photographs, and monitoring and processing the electronic fax server. The HIM MPI coordinator provides customer service and responds to all service requests from both internal and external customers, which includes patient portal setup and support, release of information, and other patient information needs.

Responsible for the accurate maintenance of the Master Person Index (MPI) by performing electronic (Cerner and eClinical Works) and manual (paper chart) merges when duplicate or other medical record number issues are identified. Responsible for same and cross campus combines of Medical Record Numbers (MRN), guarantor combines, EMRN conversions, auditing of MRN and encounter duplicate creation. The HIM MPI Coordinator also supports patient matching activities for health information exchange.

Education:
*High School diploma or equivalent plus at least 5 years of demonstrated medical records experience or candidates who currently enrolled in an Associate's or Bachelor's degree program in a health related field or will be considered.
*Associate's or Bachelor's degree in health related field and/or registration as a Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Health Information Administrator (RHIA) preferred.

Experience:
*Prior healthcare or medical record experience preferred, especially in facilities having an electronic medical record system
*Experience with computer systems
*Knowledge of patient registration processes preferred
*Demonstrated experience in training or education of others is preferred

Skills/Abilities:
*Demonstrated interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
*Attention to detail
*High degree of accuracy
*Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills to find solutions to difficult problems
*Collaborative skills to effectively work in group problem solving and process improvement activities
*Demonstrated knowledge of computers, technology and automated work flow
*Collaborative skills to effectively work in group problem solving and process improvement activities
*Advanced customer service skills both in person and over the phone
*Demonstrated ability to work independently
*Demonstrated listening, interpersonal, and clarification skills in order to interact positively and productively with all customers

Physical Demands

Please click here to view the Physical Demands

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Children's Minnesota requires proof of COVID-19 vaccine, and as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), immunity to vaccine preventable infectious diseases, prior to employment.

Children's Minnesota is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.

Return to Search Results