Senior HIM Specialist

CHI St. Vincent Health • Little Rock, AR

2d • $16 - $22

About The Position

Performs advanced Health Information Management (HIM) functions to support the integrity, accuracy, and availability of patient health records across the medical record lifecycle. Independently manages complex workflows including document imaging, chart analysis, data integrity resolution, and record completion processes. Serves as a resource within the HIM department, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, including HIPAA, and supporting providers and internal stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or High School GED General Studies, upon hire
• Minimum of 2 years of Health Information Management experience in an acute care or healthcare setting or progress towards a RHIT, RHIA or progress towards a healthcare or business college degree program with relevant related experience., upon hire
• Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and HIM applications required , upon hire

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced HIM functions including document imaging (prep, scan, index, quality review)
• Analyze medical records for completeness; assign and manage deficiencies in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Investigate and resolve data integrity issues (e.g., 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 (ROI) 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