HIM Assistant: Epic EHR Records Specialist

CH_050 Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca, Inc.; Village of Lansing (NY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Health in Ithaca, NY is seeking an HIM Assistant to manage and organize health information in the Epic EHR system. You will scan, index, and upload documents, ensuring accuracy and easy access for providers.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient records, collaborating with HIM staff, and safeguarding confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA. Prior HIM exposure and strong detail orientation are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or HIM certification preferred.
• Experience with Epic EHR or similar systems preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Scan and index documents into the Epic EHR system.
• Upload scanned documents to the correct patient record.
• Maintain and organize patient records with proper indexing.
• Verify accuracy and completeness of uploaded documents.
• Ensure documents are linked to the correct patient record.
• Collaborate with HIM staff and healthcare providers.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance; support admin duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Epic EHR

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or HIM certification

Tools

Epic EHR

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Cayuga Health in Ithaca, NY is seeking an HIM Assistant to manage and organize health information in the Epic EHR system. You will scan, index, and upload documents, ensuring accuracy and easy access for providers.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient records, collaborating with HIM staff, and safeguarding confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA. Prior HIM exposure and strong detail orientation are preferred.