Health Information Management (HIM) Assistant

Nhccare; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NHC HealthCare Athens is seeking a Health Information Management (HIM) Assistant to support the medical records team on a full-time, day-shift basis. The role involves clerical tasks and assistance with maintaining accurate patient records in a post-acute care facility.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in health information, strong typing skills, and familiarity with medical terminology, ICD-10-CM coding, and record-keeping procedures. CCS/CCA/CPC-A certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in health information or medical records.
• Typing and ability to use medical record systems, including filing.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-10-CM, and coding principles.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Assist Health Information Technician with clerical duties for medical records.
• Support record keeping and documentation processes during day shift.

Skills

Typing

Medical record systems

Medical terminology

ICD-10-CM

Coding principles

Filing

Education

CCS/CCA/CPC-A certification (preferred)

Job description

Health Information Management (HIM) Assistant

Job Category: Administrative

Requisition Number: HEALT042503

• Full-Time

Locations

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NHC HealthCare Athens
Athens, TN 37303, USA

Description

Health Information Management (HIM) Assistant

Full Time, Day Shift, Monday- Friday (8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

Position Summary: The position assists the Health Information Technician/Practitioner of the center with clerical and other duties established for the medical record keeping practices.

Licensure: Certification of CCS, CCA, or CPC-A preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 1-3 years of previous experience working in the field of Health Information preferred. Be able to type and understand the Medical Record Systems, including filing. Understand and utilize medical terminology, ICD-10-CM, coding principles, concurrent and Discharge Analysis Procedures, scanning and attention to detail.

About NHC Athens: Our campus is home to a 86-bed post-acute 24-hour skilled nursing Health Care Center. We see many individuals who need skilled nursing care after a stroke, joint replacement surgery, a cardiac procedure or a serious illness.

NHC Athens is located at 1204 Frye Street , Athens, TN 37303

Thank you for your interest in a career at NHC Athens!

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