HIM Records Specialist - Imaging & Indexing

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking an HIM Technician to manage PHI processing and permanent electronic storage within the EMR. You will prep, scan, and index documents in the Health Information Management System, ensuring accurate filing and patient identification.

You will maintain confidentiality, adhere to HIPAA/HITECH rules, and collaborate with hospital staff and physicians to support high-quality patient care and efficient records management.

Qualifications

• High School education or GED/Equivalent (required).
• Pursuance of HIM degree (preferred).
• Experience meeting deadlines and/or productivity standards (required).
• One year HIM Technician experience (preferred).
• Experience with handling confidential information (preferred).
• Previous experience in a hospital HIM department or medical office (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of medical records format and content for inpatient and outpatient encounters.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability of patient medical records to authorized users within the treatment and care teams.
• Maintain filing systems and ensure accurate filing of loose record materials.
• Verify accuracy of scanned images and data points; ensure integrity of scanned records.
• Operate HIMS and related equipment (fax, microfilm, scanner, transcription system, EMR, ROI).
• Meet productivity standards with high accuracy; assist ROI with backlog as needed.
• Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA/HITECH regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

HIMS/EMR proficiency

Communication skills

Education

High School/GED

HIM degree (preferred)

Tools

HIMS

EMR

Scanner

ROI system

Fax

Transcription system

Job description

UofL Health is seeking an HIM Technician to manage PHI processing and permanent electronic storage within the EMR. You will prep, scan, and index documents in the Health Information Management System, ensuring accurate filing and patient identification.

You will maintain confidentiality, adhere to HIPAA/HITECH rules, and collaborate with hospital staff and physicians to support high-quality patient care and efficient records management.