HIM Assistant — Epic EHR Records Coordinator (Remote/Hybrid)

Cayuga Health System; Town of Ithaca (NY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Health System is seeking an HIM Assistant to manage and organize health information in an electronic health record. You will scan, index, and upload incoming documents to patient records, ensuring accessibility for care teams.

Responsibilities include quality control, collaboration with HIM staff, and maintaining confidentiality following HIPAA. Experience with Epic EHR and familiarity with medical terminology are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or HIM certification preferred.
• Experience with Epic EHR or other EHRs is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Scan and index documents into the Epic EHR system.
• Upload documents to correct patient records with proper indexing.
• Verify accuracy and completeness of uploaded documents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Medical terminology

HIPAA regulations knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree or HIM certification

Tools

Epic EHR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cayuga Health System is seeking an HIM Assistant to manage and organize health information in an electronic health record. You will scan, index, and upload incoming documents to patient records, ensuring accessibility for care teams.

Responsibilities include quality control, collaboration with HIM staff, and maintaining confidentiality following HIPAA. Experience with Epic EHR and familiarity with medical terminology are preferred.