Health Information Management (HIM) Assistant

Lifepoint Health • Oak Creek, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Rehabilitation Hospital of Oak Creek is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. By joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. Come join us on our journey of opening a brand-new hospital! Rehabilitation Hospital of Oak Creek is a brand-new 40 bed inpatient rehabilitation facility opening in 2026. We offer high-quality, compassionate care for a wide variety of patients in need. We strive to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years’ recent experience in hospital Health Information Management doing variety of HIM functions preferably in a supervisory role.

Nice To Haves

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in health care or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of all patient care information to ensure patient rights are protected.
• Assist in planning, organizing, directing and maintaining the Health Information Department in accordance with established policies, procedures, state and federal regulations and accreditation standards (i.e. HIPAA, JCAHO, and CARF).
• Assist in establishing and maintaining procedures for the collection, abstracting, filing and retrieval of medical records.
• Assist staff physicians in use of electronic medical records.
• Work with staff physicians in getting records completed within the required timeframe.
• Serve as a resource for hospital leadership and other staff regarding health information issues, rules and regulations and accreditation standards (i.e. HIPAA, TJC).
• Review policies and procedures as required by administration and participate in making recommended changes.
• Coordinate the scanning and shredding of PHI from patient records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Brand new hospital, built from the ground up, with cutting-edge equipment and technology!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree