Health Information Management Specialist

Huron Consulting Services•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Huron helps its clients drive growth, enhance performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. We help healthcare organizations build innovation capabilities and accelerate key growth initiatives, enabling organizations to own the future, instead of being disrupted by it. Together, we empower clients to create sustainable growth, optimize internal processes and deliver better consumer outcomes. Health systems, hospitals and medical clinics are under immense pressure to improve clinical outcomes and reduce the cost of providing patient care. Investing in new partnerships, clinical services and technology is not enough to create meaningful and substantive change. To succeed long-term, healthcare organizations must empower leaders, clinicians, employees, affiliates and communities to build cultures that foster innovation to achieve the best outcomes for patients. Joining the Huron team means you’ll help our clients evolve and adapt to the rapidly changing healthcare environment and optimize existing business operations, improve clinical outcomes, create a more consumer-centric healthcare experience, and drive physician, patient and employee engagement across the enterprise. Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future. Huron Managed Services partners with Hutchinson Health to provide operational and administrative support across key healthcare functions. The HIM Specialist is responsible for maintaining the integrity, completeness, and compliance of patient health records through effective management of electronic health record (EHR) documentation, record completion workflows, and health information processes. This role supports regulatory compliance, documentation quality, and overall operational excellence.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
2+ years of HIM, medical records, or related healthcare experience.
Knowledge of medical terminology and health record documentation requirements.
Experience working within an EHR environment preferred.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and protected health information requirements.
Current permanent U.S. work authorization required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Health Information Management or related field.
RHIT or RHIA certification.
Experience with chart analysis, record completion, and documentation management workflows.

Responsibilities

Review medical records for completeness and assign documentation deficiencies.
Monitor and manage record completion and document imaging workflows.
Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the electronic health record (EHR).
Partner with providers and clinical staff to resolve missing or incomplete documentation.
Perform quality reviews to ensure documentation compliance and accuracy.
Support release-of-information activities in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Participate in process improvement and quality assurance initiatives.
Maintain compliance with HIPAA and all applicable privacy and security regulations.
Collaborate effectively with internal teams, providers, and client stakeholders.
Perform other duties as assigned.