HIM Specialist

Kirby Medical Center; Monticello (IL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 hours PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Quality incentive

Wellness program

Job summary

Kirby Medical Center in Monticello, IL seeks a dedicated HIM Specialist to maintain patient health information, process and review medical records, and ensure timely, accurate documentation for patient care and operations.

In this full-time role, you will handle scanning, indexing, and confidentiality, work with multiple EHR systems, and use MS Office tools. The position requires detail orientation, strong communication, and the ability to adapt to changes in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Must maintain accurate health information with confidentiality.
• Experience with medical terminology is preferred.
• Ability to work with multiple databases and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintain personal health information of Kirby patients.
• Process, review, and ensure accuracy of medical records.
• Ensure confidentiality and timely availability of records.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Analytical thinking

Self-motivated

Medical terminology

MS Office

PDF software

EHRs experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

PDF software

EHR systems

Job description

Description

Job Title: HIM Specialist
Location: Monticello, Illinois
Department: HIM
Position Type: Full-time
Hours per week: 40
Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8am – 4:30pm
Holiday Requirement: none
On Call: none
Hourly Rate: $18.20-$22.75
*Compensation dependent on experience
# of Openings: 1

Job Summary:

Responsible for maintaining personal health information of Kirby patients through scanning, processing, and reviewing medical records in a manner consistent with the medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements. Performs a variety of moderately complex tasks while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and quality. Maintains the integrity of the legal record so complete and accurate records are available for patient care and business use in a timely manner. Ensures the accuracy and integrity of the patient record.

Requirements

• Extremely detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and follow through to meet established deadlines with stringent guidelines.
• Ability to function under stress with many interruptions.
• Highly analytical with critical thinking skills.
• Must be self-motivated and strive for personal growth.
• Familiar with medical terminology.
• Ability to work flexible hours and possess the ability to accept change.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products – Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Teams, and multiple databases.
• Proficient with PDF software
• Ability to use multiple EHRs.

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent. Previous clerical work experience strongly preferred, but not required.

Language Skills:

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and ability to control demeanor in challenging situations.
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

• 40 hours of PTO effective date of hire
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance effective date of hire
• Generous 401(k) match effective after 90 days
• Quality/Goal incentive annually
• Free Wellness Program

Kirby Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.