Health Information Specialist

Actalent; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pre-tax and Roth post-tax savings

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a detail-oriented Health Information Specialist to support the integrity, security, and accessibility of patient health records in Sacramento, CA. You will maintain electronic and paper records and process requests while ensuring HIPAA compliance and PHI protection.

The role requires at least two years in medical records or health information management, familiarity with ICD-10/CPT coding, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Coursework in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in medical records or health information management.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare documentation standards.
• Experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems; Epic experience highly preferred.
• Understanding of ICD-10 and CPT coding concepts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Experience handling confidential information per HIPAA.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and organize electronic and paper medical records.
• Scan, index, upload, and file patient documentation within the EHR system.
• Enter, update, and verify patient demographic, insurance, and clinical information.
• Review records for accuracy, completeness, and proper indexing.
• Resolve duplicate records, indexing errors, and documentation discrepancies.
• Process and fulfill medical records requests from patients, providers, payers, attorneys, and other authorized parties.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and patient authorization requirements.
• Support audits, compliance initiatives, and reporting requests.
• Collaborate with clinical, operational, and administrative teams to support documentation integrity and continuity of care.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

HIPAA compliance awareness

Education

High school diploma

Coursework in Health Information Management

Healthcare Administration coursework

Tools

Epic

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Health Information Specialist to support the integrity, security, and accessibility of patient health records. This role is responsible for maintaining electronic health records, processing medical records requests, ensuring HIPAA compliance, and supporting providers, patients, and operational teams with timely access to health information.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and organize electronic and paper medical records.
• Scan, index, upload, and file patient documentation within the EHR system.
• Enter, update, and verify patient demographic, insurance, and clinical information.
• Review records for accuracy, completeness, and proper document indexing.
• Resolve duplicate records, indexing errors, and documentation discrepancies.
• Process and fulfill medical records requests from patients, providers, payers, attorneys, and other authorized parties.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, patient authorization requirements, and organizational policies regarding protected health information (PHI).
• Support audits, compliance initiatives, quality improvement efforts, and reporting requests.
• Collaborate with clinical, operational, and administrative teams to support documentation integrity and continuity of care.
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Coursework in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in medical records, health information management, patient access, revenue cycle, or a related healthcare administrative setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare documentation standards.
• Experience working within electronic health record (EHR) systems; Epic experience highly preferred.
• Understanding of ICD-10 and CPT coding concepts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Experience handling confidential information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Health Information Management
• Document Management and Indexing
• HIPAA Compliance
• Medical Terminology
• Patient Information Retrieval and Record Requests
  
  

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sacramento, CA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.90 - $24.90/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sacramento,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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