HIM Specialist Sr

About the Role

As our HIM Specialist at CHI Williston Health, you will help clinical teams and hospital departments maintain the integrity, accuracy, and availability of patient health records so they can provide seamless, high-quality care and ensure regulatory compliance. You will serve as a vital resource within the HIM department, navigating complex workflows to bridge the gap between patient data and clinical needs, independently managing the entire medical record lifecycle—from document imaging and chart analysis to resolving data integrity issues—while acting as a subject matter expert for providers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full spectrum of the medical record lifecycle, including high-volume document imaging (prep, scan, index) and rigorous quality assurance.
• Analyze medical records for clinical completeness, assign and track provider deficiencies, and ensure all processes meet strict HIPAA and regulatory standards.
• Proactively maintain the Master Patient Index (MPI) by investigating and resolving complex data discrepancies, such as duplicate or unlinked medical record numbers.
• Act as an expert resource for providers and internal stakeholders, facilitating smooth workflows for rejected order reconciliation and compliant Release of Information (ROI) processing.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2 years of Health Information Management experience in an acute care or healthcare setting, or progress toward a RHIT, RHIA, or a healthcare/business college degree program with relevant related experience
• Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and HIM applications required upon hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in a health‑related field (RHIT) or completion of a healthcare degree program (RHIA) preferred upon hire
• Experience with data integrity, chart analysis, and record completion workflows preferred
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) preferred upon hire
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) preferred upon hire

Pay

$20.91 – $29.54 per hour