HIM Specialist Sr

CommonSpirit Health • Sugar Land, TX

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About The Position

As a Senior HIM Specialist at St. Luke's Health–Sugar Land Hospital, you will perform advanced Health Information Management functions that support the integrity, accuracy, and availability of patient health records throughout the medical record lifecycle. You will independently manage complex workflows involving document imaging, chart analysis, data integrity resolution, and record completion. You will serve as a resource within the HIM department and support providers and internal stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of Health Information Management experience in an acute care or healthcare setting, or progress toward RHIT, RHIA, or a healthcare or business college degree program with relevant related experience.
• Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and HIM applications.
• Advanced HIM expertise and strong knowledge of HIPAA and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work independently and accurately under pressure.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in a health-related field (RHIT) or completion of a healthcare degree program (RHIA).
• Experience with data integrity, chart analysis, and record completion workflows.
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).

Responsibilities

• Perform document imaging tasks, including preparation, scanning, indexing, and quality review.
• Analyze medical records for completeness and assign and manage deficiencies in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Investigate and resolve data integrity issues, such as duplicate or unlinked medical record numbers, and maintain Master Patient Index accuracy.
• Process and reconcile rejected orders and support provider completion workflows.
• Support and process release of information requests in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Ensure adherence to HIPAA and patient confidentiality requirements.

What This Job Offers

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