HIM Sr. Specialist

HIM Sr. Specialist

Location:

Jasper, AL

Pay: $19/hour

Schedule:

Monday-Friday

Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Flexible start time between 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM)

Duration: 6-Month Contract

Work Environment: 100% Onsite

We are seeking a detail-oriented HIM Sr. Specialist to support Health Information Management operations within a healthcare environment. This individual will be responsible for document imaging, medical record analysis, data integrity, and health information management processes to ensure patient records are complete, accurate, secure, and accessible.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with experience in medical records, data entry, scanning, indexing, and electronic medical record systems who enjoy working in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

• Prepare paper medical records for scanning by organizing and reviewing documentation for accuracy and completeness.

• Scan, upload, and index patient records into electronic medical record (EMR) and document management systems.

• Perform quality review and validation of scanned documents.

• Analyze medical records for completion and identify missing documentation.

• Assign and track provider deficiencies in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.

• Support provider queries and documentation completion workflows.

• Complete birth and death certificate documentation as required by state regulations.

• Conduct chart pickup, reconciliation, and record retrieval activities.

• Perform data integrity functions including chart corrections and duplicate record resolution.

• Process continuity of care requests and medical record requests.

• Assist internal departments and external agencies with health information requests.

• Answer phones and provide professional customer service regarding medical record inquiries.

• Maintain productivity and quality standards while adhering to privacy and confidentiality guidelines.

• Experience with medical records, health information management, document imaging, or healthcare administration.

• Strong data entry and computer skills.

• Experience with scanning, indexing, and document management processes.

• Knowledge of EMR systems, preferably EPIC.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Understanding of HIPAA, patient privacy, and information security requirements.

• RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) certification.

• RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) certification.

• 2+ years of experience within a hospital Health Information Management department.

• Experience with Vital Chart Chart Flow or similar document management software.
• Knowledge of birth certificate and vital statistics processes.
• Experience with chart deficiency management and provider documentation workflows.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable working with large volumes of medical records.
• Able to maintain accuracy while meeting production goals.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Committed to maintaining patient confidentiality and regulatory compliance.

Key

Skills:

Medical Records, Health Information Management (HIM), Data Entry, EPIC, Scanning, Indexing, Document Imaging, Healthcare Administration, Chart Analysis, HIPAA Compliance.

This is a Contract position based out of Jasper, AL.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical
• dental & vision
• Critical Illness
• Accident
• Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick…