The Health Information Management (HIM) Assistant supports the organization and maintenance of patient health information within the electronic health record (EHR) system.
Responsibilities include:
- Scanning physical documents, forms, and medical records into the Epic EHR system
- Indexing and uploading documents to the correct patient record
- Reviewing documents for completeness, accuracy, and legibility before upload
- Maintaining organized patient records for easy retrieval
- Performing quality checks to ensure documents are properly linked and compliant with hospital policies
- Collaborating with HIM staff and healthcare providers to support timely processing of health records
- Protecting patient confidentiality and following HIPAA and organizational security requirements
- Assisting with general administrative tasks related to filing, organizing, and retrieving health records
Requirements & Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Associate degree or certification in Health Information Management (HIM) preferred
- Experience with Epic EHR or another electronic health record system preferred
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
- Familiarity with medical terminology and healthcare documentation practices
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality standards
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related software
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
Benefits & Perks
Benefits and perks mentioned in the posting include:
- Competitive wages
- Comprehensive benefits
- Professional development opportunities
Location
New York, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Entry Level
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
1 week ago