Health Information Clerk: Secure Records & EHR Scanning

Harlan County Health; Nebraska; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Harlan County Health System in Alma, NE is seeking a Health Information Management Clerk to ensure patient records are accurate, secure, and accessible within the EHR. Responsibilities include scanning, indexing, routing, and assisting with release of information and record completion.

The role supports coding, billing, and regulatory compliance, adheres to HIPAA policies, and requires collaboration across departments to maintain record availability and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a healthcare setting, preferably health information management or medical records.
• Medical terminology training or coursework.
• Associate degree in Health Information Management or related field.
• RHIT or RHIA credential.

Responsibilities

• Scan, index, and route incoming medical records into the EHR.
• Verify patient identifiers and document types for accuracy.
• Process release of information requests within required timeframes.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Coordinate with departments to resolve record availability issues.
• Assist with credentialing and privileging processes as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Accuracy

Communication

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Health Information Management or related field

RHIT or RHIA credential

Tools

Microsoft Office

General computer systems

Job description

Harlan County Health System in Alma, NE is seeking a Health Information Management Clerk to ensure patient records are accurate, secure, and accessible within the EHR. Responsibilities include scanning, indexing, routing, and assisting with release of information and record completion.

The role supports coding, billing, and regulatory compliance, adheres to HIPAA policies, and requires collaboration across departments to maintain record availability and accuracy.