HIM Operations: Clinical Data Abstraction Specialist I

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee seeks a Health Information Technician to support patient care by navigating EHR systems and handling clinical documentation.

You will receive, sort, and scan records into the EHR, validate data, and ensure HIPAA compliance, accuracy, and timely availability of information for care teams.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of HIM or medical laboratory experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to learn Epic, OnBase, and related tools.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• Typically requires 1-2 years of experience in Health Information Management, Medical Laboratory, or related healthcare setting.
• Proficient with Epic, ExtractLabDE, Solarity, OnBase, Microsoft 365 and legacy archives.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to prioritize workload and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate within a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Navigate various EHR and computer applications to support patient care and care management initiatives.
• Receive, sort, prepare, and scan documentation into the EHR per HIM procedures.
• Analyze non-interfaced lab reports to ensure patient identifiers and regulatory compliance.
• Enter data into the EHR using OCR and verify components, dates, units, and notes.
• Ensure PHI security and HIPAA compliance; adapt to new tests and regulations.
• Perform quality assurance of scanned documentation and verify accuracy and legibility.
• Communicate with care teams and external labs as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Tools

Epic

ExtractLabDE

Solarity

OnBase

Microsoft 365

Legacy archives

Job description

Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee seeks a Health Information Technician to support patient care by navigating EHR systems and handling clinical documentation.

You will receive, sort, and scan records into the EHR, validate data, and ensure HIPAA compliance, accuracy, and timely availability of information for care teams.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of HIM or medical laboratory experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to learn Epic, OnBase, and related tools.