HIM Processing Associate

HIM Processing Associate (40 Hours, Days)

Join Boston Medical Center (BMC) as a Health Information Management (HIM) Assistant. The role ensures the integrity of medical records by collecting, preparing, scanning, processing, copying, and responding to medical record inquiries in compliance with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements.

The HIM Assistant opens mail, sends for and releases medical information, prepares records and tests for scanning, files, copies, and faxes medical information, accurately and timely enters data into multiple databases, generates required reports, ensures transmission of required data to governmental entities, and provides auditors complete and accurate documentation to increase reimbursement and decrease denials.

• Collect, prepare, scan, process, copy, and respond to medical record inquiries.
• Open mail, send for and release medical information.
• Prepare medical records and tests for scanning.
• File, copy, and fax medical information.
• Enter data accurately and timely into multiple databases.
• Generate required reports.
• Transmit required data to governmental entities.
• Provide auditors with comprehensive documentation to improve reimbursement and reduce denials.

• High school diploma required.
• At least 1 full year of experience as an HIM clerk or related experience.
• Competent computer skills with Windows‑based experience.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Ability to push or pull up to 40 pounds.
• Excellent visual skills, detail‑oriented, and able to follow explicit instructions.
• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with physicians, nursing units, and other departments.
• Coverage for Birth Registry is required; training provided but preferred experience with Birth Registry or State Law/Regulation proficiency.

Hourly rate: $18.63 – $23.64.

Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, pharmacy coverage, contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings match, earned time cash‑out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Entry level

Full‑time

Other

Hospitals and Health Care

We are an equal opportunity employer that complies with all federal, state, and local laws. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We only accept applications through our website and do not require downloads or payments.