HIM Specialist

Job Purpose:

• The HIM Specialist performs record assembly and analysis, deficiency follow-up, document imaging and indexing, release-of-information processing, record retrieval, and other HIM functions in accordance with departmental procedures and applicable privacy, security, retention, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive, assemble, analyze, and reconcile discharged records and electronic documentation authentication, required elements, and correct patient encounter assignment.
• Identify documentation deficiencies, communicate incomplete records, and escalate delinquent records.
• Ensure compliance with departmental procedures and applicable privacy, security, retention, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate professionally with patients, practitioners, coworkers, vendors, and external requestors.
• Demonstrate reliability, adaptability, sound judgment, and attention to detail in all tasks.

Required Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education:

• Associate degree in Health Information Management or a related field
• RHIT, Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), or other relevant AHIMA credential

Required Experience:

• One year of experience in hospital HIM, medical records, release of information, document imaging, medical office records, or a related health care setting

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates reliability and adaptability
• Exhibits sound judgment and attention to detail
• Professional collaboration with patients, practitioners, coworkers, vendors, and external requestors