HIM SPECIALIST

Southwest General Health Center Inc.; Middleburg Heights (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest General in Middleburg Heights, OH is seeking a HIM Specialist to uphold the integrity, accessibility, and confidentiality of patient health information. The role includes paper record retrieval, preparation and scanning, EHR document management, deficiency identification, release of information support, and other HIM-related functions.

Collaboration within the HIM department and with clinical areas ensures compliant, timely records.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent is required.
• Associate degree in health information management (or currently enrolled) is preferred.
• Minimum one year experience in a hospital or outpatient clinic setting is required.
• One year of healthcare-related college coursework may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Paper record retrieval, preparation and scanning.
• Electronic health record (EHR) document management and analysis.
• Deficiency identification and release of information support.
• Other HIM-related functions to support regulatory compliance and timely record completion.

Education

Associate degree in health information management

Job description

The HIM Specialist supports the integrity, accessibility, and confidentiality of patient health information. Responsibilities may include paper record retrieval, preparation and scanning, electronic health record (EHR) document management and analysis, deficiency identification, release of information support, and other HIM-related functions. This position works collaboratively within the HIM department as well as externally with clinical departments, providers, patients, and external partners to support efficient workflows, timely record completion, regulatory compliance, and patient health information management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School Graduate or equivalent required. Associate degree in health information management (or currently enrolled) is preferred.

Required length and type of experience:

Minimum one year experience in a hospital or outpatient clinic setting required. One year of healthcare-related college coursework may be substituted.