HIM Sr. Specialist

TEKsystems • Birmingham, AL

10d • $19 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The HIM Sr. Specialist supports Health Information Management operations in a healthcare environment. The role handles document imaging, medical record analysis, data integrity, and record management to help ensure patient records are complete, accurate, secure, and accessible. The position involves working with medical records, electronic health record systems, high-volume data entry, and healthcare documentation processes, while maintaining productivity and quality standards and protecting patient information.

Requirements

• Experience with healthcare document management, medical records, or health information management functions.
• Strong data-entry and computer skills.
• Experience using EMR systems and document management applications.
• Knowledge of document imaging processes, including scanning, indexing, quality review, and validation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and manage deadlines effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Understanding of patient privacy, security, and confidentiality standards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with EPIC or similar EMR systems.
• Previous experience in a hospital Health Information Management department.
• RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) certification.
• RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) certification.
• Experience with VitalChart ChartFlow or similar document management software.
• Knowledge of birth and death certificate processing.
• Experience supporting chart deficiencies, provider queries, and data integrity initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare paper medical records for scanning by organizing documents, removing staples, and formatting records.
• Scan and upload medical records into document management systems and electronic medical record (EMR) platforms.
• Review, validate, and index scanned records for accuracy.
• Analyze medical records for completeness and identify missing documentation.
• Assign and reassign provider deficiencies according to regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
• Support provider queries and missing-documentation workflows.
• Complete birth and/or death certificate documentation in compliance with state regulations.
• Perform chart pickup, reconciliation, record retrieval, and filing activities.
• Support data integrity functions, including chart corrections and resolution of duplicate medical records.
• Process continuity-of-care requests and support medical record requests from internal departments and external agencies.
• Answer phones and provide customer service regarding health information inquiries.
• Maintain productivity and quality metrics while following department standards.
• Comply with patient-information privacy, confidentiality, and security requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, if eligible.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage, if eligible.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions, if eligible.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for the employee and dependents, if eligible.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, if eligible.
• Health Spending Account (HSA), if eligible.
• Transportation benefits, if eligible.
• Employee Assistance Program, if eligible.
• Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed