Detail-Oriented Health Information Specialist (EHR & HIPAA)

Compass Health Network; Wentzville (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Health Network is seeking a Health Information Management Specialist to help ensure medical records are handled accurately, securely, and in a HIPAA-compliant manner. This role supports care teams, protects patient privacy, and keeps our behavioral healthcare organization running smoothly.

Attention to detail and timely processing are essential in this administrative position. In addition to primary duties, the role at the Royal Oaks location includes auditing discharged records and

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or clerical/records role preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficient in maintaining confidentiality and working with sensitive information
• Comfortable with technology, document scanning, and electronic record systems

Responsibilities

• Receive and process medical record requests in compliance with HIPAA
• Log, prepare, and send records via mail, email, or fax with accuracy and professionalism
• Prepare invoices for billed record requests and monitor timelines for release
• Scan and upload documents into the EHR and audit scanned files for quality
• Support medical records audits, chart conversions, and purging projects
• Provide excellent customer service via phone and email regarding health records
• Audit discharged patient records for completeness
• Perform quality checks to ensure all scanned materials are in the EHR system

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

HIPAA compliance

Customer service

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Compass Health Network is seeking a Health Information Management Specialist to help ensure medical records are handled accurately, securely, and in a HIPAA-compliant manner. This role supports care teams, protects patient privacy, and keeps our behavioral healthcare organization running smoothly.

Attention to detail and timely processing are essential in this administrative position. In addition to primary duties, the role at the Royal Oaks location includes auditing discharged records and