Health Information Management (HIM) Clerk

Harlan County Health System•Alma, NE

just now•Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary: The HIM Clerk supports the organization’s health information operations by ensuring patient records are accurate, secure, and accessible. This role performs a variety of administrative and clerical tasks related to record management, release of information, credential support, and regulatory compliance. The HIM Clerk plays a key role in protecting patient confidentiality while helping maintain the integrity and availability of medical records across the organization.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Previous experience in healthcare setting, particularly in health information management or medical records
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across departments.
Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare documentation practices.
Understanding of HIPAA regulations and confidentiality standards.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general computer systems.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Health Information Management or related field
RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) or RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator)

Responsibilities

Accurately enter and update patient information within the electronic health record (EHR) system.
Prepare, organize, and maintain patient records for coding, billing, and auditing purposes.
Conduct routine audits of health records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
Support the integrity, confidentiality, and security of all protected health information in accordance with HIPAA and hospital policies.
Retrieve, process, and fulfill medical record requests from providers, patients, and authorized parties in a timely manner.
Assist with the release of medical information, ensuring proper authorization and documentation requirements are met.
Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to support accurate documentation and record retrieval.
Compile and submit credentialing information for insurance and practice credentialing.
Prepare credentialing packets for review by the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Staff.
Assist with completion of legal and regulatory documentation, including birth certificates, death certificates, and insurance-related forms.
Provide support and maintenance of electronic health record systems and related technologies.
Participate in training, and continuing education activities.
Perform other duties as assigned to support department operations.