HIM Specialist
About The Position
Process and maintain patient health records in accordance with organizational, state, federal, and accreditation standards. Scan, sort, index, analyze, retrieve, and store patient documentation within the EHR. Process Release of Information (ROI) requests for internal and external customers. Review medical records for completeness, identify deficiencies, duplicate records, and data discrepancies, and take corrective action as needed. Support providers, clinical staff, and care teams with patient record access and medical record-related inquiries. Prioritize workloads effectively, including time-sensitive documentation related to upcoming patient appointments. Ensure accuracy, quality, and confidentiality of all patient information. Collaborate across departments to support efficient patient care and positive customer service outcomes.
Requirements
- 1 to 3 years of experience working in Health Information Management (HIM) or medical records.
- Currently enrolled in an AHIMA-accredited Health Information Management program.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant certifications are a plus, such as RHIT, RHIA, CCA, or CCS.
- Additional education, including an Associate's or Bachelor's degree, is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Process and maintain patient health records in accordance with organizational, state, federal, and accreditation standards.
- Scan, sort, index, analyze, retrieve, and store patient documentation within the EHR.
- Process Release of Information (ROI) requests for internal and external customers.
- Review medical records for completeness, identify deficiencies, duplicate records, and data discrepancies, and take corrective action as needed.
- Support providers, clinical staff, and care teams with patient record access and medical record-related inquiries.
- Prioritize workloads effectively, including time-sensitive documentation related to upcoming patient appointments.
- Ensure accuracy, quality, and confidentiality of all patient information.
- Collaborate across departments to support efficient patient care and positive customer service outcomes.
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
