HIM Specialist Sr

Job Summary and Responsibilities

• Perform advanced Health Information Management functions that support the integrity, accuracy, and availability of patient health records.
• Independently manage complex workflows, including document imaging, chart analysis, data integrity resolution, and record completion.
• Serve as a resource within the HIM department and support providers and internal stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Manage complex workflows such as document imaging (prep, scan, index, quality review).
• Analyze medical records for completeness; assign and manage deficiencies in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Investigate and resolve data integrity issues (e.g., duplicate or unlinked medical record numbers) and maintain Master Patient Index accuracy.
• Process and reconcile rejected orders and support provider completion workflows.
• Support and process release of information (ROI) requests in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Ensure adherence to HIPAA and patient confidentiality requirements.

Job Requirements

• Required: High School Graduate or GED, with 1-3 years of Health Information Management experience in an acute care or healthcare setting.
• Minimum of 2 years of Health Information Management experience in an acute care or healthcare setting or progress towards a RHIT, RHIA, or healthcare degree program with relevant related experience.
• Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and HIM applications required.
• PREFERRED: Associates Degree in health-related field (RHIT) or completion of healthcare degree program (RHIA), with experience in data integrity, chart analysis, and record completion workflows.
• Preferred: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).
• Pay Range: $18.06 - $25.51 /hour.