The Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist is responsible for chart analysis, including both quantitative and qualitative review of medical records for accuracy and completeness. This role assigns provider deficiencies, supports timely record completion, and helps ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
The position also assists providers with completing records, validates assigned deficiencies, gathers information from electronic and paper documentation sources, and collects data used for regulatory reporting and hospital operations. In addition, this role provides general office support to other team members within the HIM department.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency required; college coursework or an HIM degree preferred
- Previous experience in a HIM department preferred; hospital experience preferred
- Previous experience with an electronic medical record system preferred; Meditech experience preferred
- Strong analytical skills to review and assess medical record documentation for deficiencies
- Strong computer skills and willingness to learn new software applications
- Ability to troubleshoot and understand technical information
- Knowledge of HIPAA privacy and security rules related to PHI confidentiality and security
- Ability to operate scanning hardware, fax machines, photocopiers, microfiche, telephones, and other basic office equipment
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, email, and internet tools
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, teamwork, and customer service abilities
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, changing healthcare environment
- Flexibility to handle varying daily assignments based on department needs
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
Location
Pennsylvania, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Entry Level
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 week ago