HIM Specialist Sr

CommonSpirit Health • Omaha, NE

22d • Onsite

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. This role serves as a key 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 Health Information Management functions, including document imaging, complex chart analysis, and resolution of data integrity issues to ensure the accuracy of the 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 credential or a healthcare or business college degree program with relevant related experience.
• Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and HIM applications.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in a health-related field or completion of a healthcare degree program.
• RHIT or RHIA 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.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and HIPAA privacy laws.
• Perform document imaging and complex chart analysis.
• Resolve data integrity issues and ensure the accuracy of the Master Patient Index.
• Manage record completion processes.
• Reconcile rejected orders.
• Support release of information requests.
• Meet established productivity and quality standards.

What This Job Offers

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