HIM Specialist

Gateway Regional Medical Center • Granite City, IL

7d • $16 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The HIM Specialist plays a critical role in the management and safeguarding of a patient's medical record, which contains highly sensitive data essential for delivering quality care. The HIM Specialist is responsible for the collection, organization, and maintenance of both physical and electronic medical records, ensuring they are accurately entered into the MEDHOST EHR system. Key responsibilities include record preparation, scanning, indexing, abstracting data, data entry, record retrieval, and analyzing both paper and electronic information.
The HIM Specialist is tasked with ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of the data within the medical record while adhering to the highest standards of privacy and security. This includes ensuring compliance with the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, as well as all relevant state and federal regulations. The HIM Specialist must also maintain strict confidentiality when handling protected health information (PHI) and follow best practices to uphold data privacy standards at all times.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Technical experience is required, with experience in Windows environment preferred
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• One-two years clerical experience required, preferably working in a Health Information Department or other medical office
• Excellent customer service skills required
• Ability to work with all members of staff / Medical Staff.
• Medical terminology required

Nice To Haves

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in health information management (HIM) or health information technology (HIT)
• RHIT or RHIA
• Experience working with an EHR system is preferred

Responsibilities

• Record preparation
• Scanning
• Indexing
• Abstracting data
• Data entry
• Record retrieval
• Analyzing both paper and electronic information
• Ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of the data within the medical record
• Ensuring compliance with the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, as well as all relevant state and federal regulations
• Maintaining strict confidentiality when handling protected health information (PHI)
• Following best practices to uphold data privacy standards at all times

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans. Click Benefits Guide to see all available
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching
• Vacation time and holiday pay
• Shift differentials
• Supportive and inclusive work environment

What This Job Offers

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