HIM Records Management Specialist - Unity Hospital, HIM - Health Information Management (Per Diem, Days/Including weekend rotation)

Per Diem position in the Health Information Management department at Unity Hospital, located at 1555 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14626.

About the role

The HIM Records Management Specialist, under the direction of the Manager of Document Lifecycle Management, is responsible for the overall integrity of document scanning, indexing, corrections, forms control and inventory management, and organizational document storage, archiving, and destruction.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the accuracy, quality, security, and accessibility of paper and electronic medical records.
• Prepare, scan, index, and quality check medical records in accordance with departmental policies.
• Perform imaging and quality control audits to ensure data integrity, privacy, and regulatory compliance.
• Review and correct document errors, collaborating with vendors as needed.
• Manage paper chart retrieval, tracking, retention, and destruction in compliance with organizational and regulatory guidelines.
• Provide cross-functional support to other Health Information Management areas as needed.

Requirements

• 1-2+ years of experience in Health Information Management or another healthcare setting.
• Strong computer and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of state and federal health information regulations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems (Epic, Cerner, Meditech, or similar).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Adobe Pro and document management systems preferred.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary work - exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods.

Pay

Pay range: $17.50 - $20.00 per hour.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, including weekend rotation.