Senior Health Information Management; HIM) Specialist

Senior Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist

Location:

Birmingham, AL and Jasper, AL

Employment Type:

Contract Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite | Hospital Environment Pay Rate:$18-$20 per hour DOE

Schedule:

Mon-Fri 7AM - 3:30PM Position Overview Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking a 3 detail-oriented Senior Health Information Management (HIM) Specialists for a contract opportunity in Alabama. This position is 100% onsite within a hospital environment and is responsible for supporting the accuracy, completeness, integrity, accessibility, and confidentiality of patient health information. The Senior HIM Specialist performs a variety of health information management functions, including medical record scanning and indexing, chart analysis, documentation deficiency management, data integrity, vital statistics, record retrieval, and continuity-of-care requests.

The ideal candidate has experience working with medical records or Health Information Management processes, understands HIPAA and patient privacy requirements, and is comfortable working independently in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

• Prepare, scan, upload, review, validate, and index medical records into the electronic medical record (EMR) or document management system.
• Review scanned documentation for accuracy, completeness, image quality, and correct patient identification.
• Upload medical records into applications such as Vital Chart Chart Flow, formerly Evri Chart, to support coding and record accessibility.
• Retrieve, organize, maintain, and file patient health records as needed.
• Meet established productivity and quality standards for document imaging and medical record processing.
• Accurately maintain required productivity metrics and time-tracking documentation.

• Analyze patient medical records to identify missing, incomplete, or deficient documentation.
• Assign and reassign documentation deficiencies to appropriate providers according to regulatory requirements and facility policies.
• Follow up on outstanding documentation to support timely record completion.
• Assist with missing-documentation initiatives and provider queries.
• Perform chart pickup, rounding, reconciliation, and related HIM activities.

• Identify and correct medical record errors, including duplicate medical records and documents filed within incorrect patient charts.
• Perform data-integrity activities to maintain accurate and reliable patient information.
• Review records carefully to identify discrepancies and initiate appropriate corrections.
• Maintain confidentiality and security throughout all medical record activities.

• Complete birth and death certificate documentation in accordance with applicable state requirements and facility timelines.
• Contact parents or appropriate parties to obtain information required for birth certificates.
• Assist with paternity acknowledgments and related vital statistics documentation.
• Ensure vital statistics information is complete, accurate, and processed within required timelines.

• Process medical record and continuity-of-care requests accurately and efficiently.
• Assist internal departments and authorized external agencies with requests for patient information.
• Prioritize requests appropriately while maintaining HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.
• Answer incoming calls and provide professional assistance related to medical record requests.
• Build positive working relationships with providers, hospital departments, patients, and other stakeholders.

• Previous experience supporting Health Information Management, medical records, health information, or related healthcare operations.
• Experience with medical record documentation and electronic health record processes.
• Experience preparing, scanning, reviewing, validating, uploading, and indexing medical records.
• Experience reviewing patient charts for missing or incomplete documentation.
• Knowledge of documentation deficiency management and provider follow-up processes.
• Understanding of HIPAA, patient privacy, confidentiality, and information security requirements.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records, document management systems, and general computer applications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and keyboarding.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Excellent organizational and…