Ensures integrity of the electronic medical record by monitoring, measuring, and reporting on documentation created by healthcare providers. Provides transcription services as necessary to ensure patient care needs are met. The Health Information Management (HIM) department manages health information systems and medical records to ensure we meet medical, legal and ethical standards. HIM staff work with Samaritan Health Services patients, staff and providers as well as numerous external entities to maintain the accuracy and completeness of the medical record; provide coded data for evaluation of services and reimbursement; and ensure authorized access to patient medical information in accordance with privacy and confidentiality requirements.