Health Information Management Specialist I: HIPAA & Data Quality

University Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri is seeking a Health Information Management Specialist I to safeguard patient records, ensure accuracy and security, and support departments with record requests.

You will stay up-to-date on HIPAA, Joint Commission, CMS rules, and hospital policies while using EMR systems and office tools. This role emphasizes teamwork, confidentiality, and organized daily operations to support patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Problem-solving and willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with Outlook, Word, PDFs, scanners, and fax machines.
• Understanding of patient privacy rules and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Guard patient health records ensuring accuracy and security.
• Coordinate record requests between departments.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and hospital policies.
• Manage EMRs and office devices to keep digital records orderly.
• Support data analysis for quality improvement and patient safety.
• Provide professional customer service to patients and colleagues.
• Contribute to HIM department operations as needed.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Tech proficiency

Privacy/compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Cerner EMR

Oracle EMR

Outlook

Scanners

Copiers

Job description

Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri is seeking a Health Information Management Specialist I to safeguard patient records, ensure accuracy and security, and support departments with record requests.

You will stay up-to-date on HIPAA, Joint Commission, CMS rules, and hospital policies while using EMR systems and office tools. This role emphasizes teamwork, confidentiality, and organized daily operations to support patient care.