Holiday Hiring Event- HIM Associates (Medical Records)

Urban Health Plan • Bronx, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Urban Health Plan is hiring Health Information Management (HIM) Associates for its HIM Department at 953 Southern Blvd. The HIM Associate oversees the protection and management of information in the Electronic Health Record (EHR), ensuring that only authorized people access or receive requested information within the specified timeframe and promoting the integrity of information scanned into the EHR. The role provides patient services, including printing and delivering information and assisting with authorization completion; sends requested medical records by fax, mail, and email; maintains a computerized record management system for processing medical and onsite auditors’ requests; scans information into the EHR according to established standards; and reviews and processes medical information requests for compliance with HIPAA and New York State laws.

This is an entry-level, fully onsite position based in Bronx, NY, with a schedule of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The associate must be comfortable working in a medical records office and at health centers across multiple locations. Selected candidates may be invited to a holiday hiring event on Wednesday, December 16; selected individuals will have a start date in January 2027 and/or network for employment opportunities in 2027.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to provide an exceptional patient experience.
• Understanding of standard office procedures.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Must be comfortable working in a medical records office and at health centers across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the protection and management of information in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Ensure only authorized people access or receive requested information within the specified timeframe.
• Promote the integrity of information scanned into the EHR.
• Provide HIM patient services, including printing and delivering information and assisting with authorization completion.
• Fax, mail, and email requested medical records.
• Maintain a computerized record management system to store and process data for medical and onsite auditors’ requests.
• Scan information into the EHR according to established standards.
• Review and process medical information requests to ensure compliance with HIPAA and New York State laws.

Benefits

• Fully funded health insurance for the associate.
• 73.5% funded health insurance for family.
• Dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• $50,000 term life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings, including a 3% annual employer contribution.
• Paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays, including the associate’s birthday.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED