Epic HIM Specialist: Precision Records & HIPAA Compliance

Valley Health; Huntington (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Health is seeking a HIM Specialist for Huntington, WV to manage the scanning, indexing, and review of patient records within the Epic EHR system. The role ensures PHI integrity and HIPAA compliance across high-volume document handling.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, strong attention to detail, and excellent organizational and communication skills. Some travel between clinic sites may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with Epic (Media Manager, Chart Review, In Basket) preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in high-volume environment.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to travel between clinic sites if needed.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and confidentiality best practices.

Responsibilities

• Scan and convert incoming paper records to electronic format.
• Index documents in Epic with correct document types and patient identifiers.
• Perform quality control reviews of scanned documents for legibility and completeness.
• Communicate with clinical staff to resolve missing or unclear documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality of PHI in compliance with HIPAA.
• Monitor scanning queues and complete assignments within timelines.
• Participate in audits to validate record accuracy and completeness.
• Provide general HIM support and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to travel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Epic (Media Manager, Chart Review, In Basket)

Job description

Valley Health is seeking a HIM Specialist for Huntington, WV to manage the scanning, indexing, and review of patient records within the Epic EHR system. The role ensures PHI integrity and HIPAA compliance across high-volume document handling.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, strong attention to detail, and excellent organizational and communication skills. Some travel between clinic sites may be required.