HIM Deficiency Analyst (091026) FULL TIME

Bitterroot Health; Hamilton (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Bitterroot Health in Hamilton, Montana, invites applications for an HIM Deficiency Analyst. The role focuses on concurrent and retrospective review of medical records to ensure timely documentation, compliance with accrediting bodies, and accurate chart completion.

Join a nonprofit community hospital known for compassionate care. The position emphasizes collaboration with HIM and other staff, analysis of data, and improving deficiencies to support quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• General knowledge of office equipment and Microsoft Office product suite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records concurrently and retrospectively to ensure timely documentation.
• Assist with resolving deficiencies and collaborating with clinical staff to improve documentation quality.
• Ensure entries are properly authenticated and records are complete for accreditation and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you ready to work where breathtaking mountain views meet exceptional care?

At Bitterroot Health, we combine the beauty of Montana's Bitterroot Valley with our commitment to high-quality, personalized healthcare.

As the largest employer in Ravalli County, Bitterroot Health is deeply woven into the fabric of the Bitterroot Valley, offering accessible care and building lasting relationships with our neighbors.

Located in Montana’s scenic Bitterroot Valley between the Bitterroot and Sapphire Mountains, we offer rewarding careers paired with an exceptional outdoor lifestyle. Enjoy top-rated schools, a safe, family-friendly community, and year-round recreation including hiking, fishing, skiing, biking, and access to nearby rivers, trails, and lakes in one of Montana's most stunning regions.

Our Employee Connections & Wellness Team is dedicated to supporting our staff by providing resources and activities that promote occupational, physical, emotional, social, and inclusionary well‑being. We believe that your happiness is key to success, which is why we also host regular employee gatherings to foster community and connection.

Grow with us! From tailored pathway training in nursing, laboratory, and surgical departments to scholarships and tuition reimbursement, we are invested in your success.

Join a team recognized for excellence! Named a 2025 top 20 in the nation Critical Access Hospital by the National Rural Health Association. Voted 'Bitterroot's Best Employer' in 2022 and 2023, we were also honored as the #1 Employer of Choice for large companies in Montana in 2023.

If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare while enjoying the unmatched beauty of Montana, Bitterroot Health is the place for you. Discover the rewarding career you deserve—

HIM Deficiency Analyst opportunity in beautiful Hamilton, Montana!!

Bitterroot Health is seeking candidates to fill an HIM Deficiency Analyst position in our Health Information Management (HIM) department. The HIM Deficiency Analyst is responsible for the concurrent and retrospective review of medical records for timely required documentation to ensure compliance with accrediting bodies, accreditation agencies, regulatory bodies and medical staff rules and regulations. Aids clinical staff to resolve deficiencies and uses data management techniques to trend areas of improvement opportunity. The HIM Deficiency Analyst works with HIM and other department staff to ensure the accurate and timely completion of patient medical records. Provides clerical support and consultation for other HIM functions. Completes weekly physician suspension of privileges report and manages deficiencies both currently and post-discharge to ensure that all required documentation is present, and that all entries have been properly authenticated before the medical record is determined as complete. Major function requires analysis and interpretation of data using inferential methods to affect departments desired results producing quality of work in a timely manner to assure accurate and efficient chart completion for accurate patient care. By using critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills, this position will identify the root cause of a problem in all functions of deficiency analysis.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:
• High school graduate or equivalent required
• Licensures, Certifications, Registrations:
• None required
• Job Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Good oral and written communication skills,
• General knowledge of office equipment and Microsoft Office product suite preferred
• Experience:
• 2 years prior Health Information Management experience preferred
• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week
• Benefits: This position is eligible for the full benefit package.

Bitterroot Health is a non‑profit organization and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer