HIM Specialist Sr
About The Position
The HIM Specialist Sr plays a pivotal role in the revenue cycle by maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and availability of patient health records throughout the medical record lifecycle. The role serves as a resource within the Health Information Management department, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and HIPAA privacy laws while supporting providers and internal stakeholders in a fast-paced hospital environment. The position performs advanced HIM functions, including document imaging, complex chart analysis, and resolution of data integrity issues to maintain an accurate Master Patient Index. Responsibilities also include managing record completion processes, reconciling rejected orders, and supporting release of information requests while meeting established productivity and quality standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least two years of Health Information Management experience in an acute care or healthcare setting, or progress toward an RHIT, RHIA, or healthcare/business college degree program with relevant related experience.
- Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and HIM applications.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Detail-oriented, with strong analytical skills.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in a health-related field or completion of a healthcare degree program.
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification.
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification.
- Experience with data integrity, chart analysis, and record completion workflows.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the integrity, accuracy, and availability of patient health records throughout the medical record lifecycle.
- Perform document imaging and complex chart analysis.
- Resolve data integrity issues and help ensure the accuracy of the Master Patient Index.
- Manage record completion processes.
- Reconcile rejected orders.
- Support release of information requests.
- Comply with regulatory standards and HIPAA privacy laws.
- Meet established productivity and quality standards.
- Support providers and internal stakeholders.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
