Health Information Management Specialist I

101 Truman Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in Kansas City, MO, is hiring a Health Information Management Specialist I to safeguard and organize patient records within the HIM team. You’ll support clinicians, billing, and patients while upholding privacy and compliance standards.

Responsibilities include handling medical records requests, ensuring accuracy and security, and maintaining EMR systems. Strong communication, detail-orientation, and privacy knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Professional written and verbal communication.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to juggle tasks and meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving and willingness to learn.
• Proficient with Outlook, Word, PDFs, scanners, and office equipment.
• Understanding of patient privacy/confidentiality rules.

Responsibilities

• Be the guardian of patient health records — ensuring they’re accurate, secure, and handled with care.
• Support smooth communication between departments by managing requests for medical records.
• Stay sharp on HIPAA, Joint Commission, CMS rules, and hospital policies — you’ll be our compliance champ.
• Keep the digital world in order by using EMRs and other tools (scanners, copiers, email, Outlook, etc.).
• Help the team analyze data for quality improvement and patient safety projects.
• Provide kind, responsive, and professional customer service to patients, families, and colleagues.
• Pitch in wherever needed to keep our HIM department running like a well-oiled machine.

Skills

Friendly and professional comm.

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Tech proficiency

Privacy/compliance knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AHIMA credentials (RHIT/RHIA)

Tools

Cerner EMR

Oracle EMR

Job description

Job Title

Health Information Management Specialist I 101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

University Health Truman Medical Center Kansas City, Missouri

Department

Release of Information UHTMC

Position Type

Full time

Work Schedule

8:00AM - 4:30PM

Hours Per Week

40

Job Description

As a Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist I, you’ll be one of the behind-the-scenes heroes who help make excellent patient care possible. You’ll keep medical records secure, accurate, and organized — all while supporting doctors, nurses, billing teams, and patients alike. From protecting privacy to powering research and supporting billing, your work keeps the hospital running smoothly. You’ll also be a key part of a friendly and collaborative HIM team — working alongside Specialists II–IV, supervisors, and other departments to keep things moving forward with a positive spirit. If you’re a detail-driven problem solver who loves helping people, staying organized, and keeping things confidential — we’d love to meet you!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Be the guardian of patient health records — ensuring they’re accurate, secure, and handled with care.
• Support smooth communication between departments by managing requests for medical records.
• Stay sharp on HIPAA, Joint Commission, CMS rules, and hospital policies — you’ll be our compliance champ.
• Keep the digital world in order by using EMRs and other tools (scanners, copiers, email, Outlook, etc.).
• Help the team analyze data for quality improvement and patient safety projects.
• Provide kind, responsive, and professional customer service to patients, families, and colleagues.
• Pitch in wherever needed to keep our HIM department running like a well-oiled machine.

What You Bring to the Table

Must-Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Friendly and professional communication skills — written, spoken, and everything in between
• Great attention to detail and a love for staying organized
• Ability to juggle tasks and deadlines with ease
• Problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn
• Comfort with tech: Outlook, Word, PDFs, scanners, faxes, and other office gear
• Understanding of privacy rules and the importance of keeping patient info confidential

Nice-to-Haves (Bonus Points!)

• Experience with Cerner or Oracle EMR systems
• College-level medical terminology course (or equivalent knowledge)
• Speak, read, or write a second language
• AHIMA credentials (RHIT, RHIA, or micro-credentials)

Why You’ll Love It Here

• You’ll join a passionate, supportive HIM team
• Every day is different — but always meaningful
• You’ll help improve lives by managing the information that powers patient care
• You’ll work in an environment that values respect, teamwork, and growth

About Us

Ready to bring your skills and your smile and become a vital part of our Health Information Management team! Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day. University Health (UH), is committed to being a leader in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for our employees. UH is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate our differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, language, age, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, socioeconomic status, literacy, disability, mobility, abilities, veteran status and any other category protected by applicable law.