HIM Specialist: Patient Records & Compliance Lead

Grand River Health Main Campus; Rifle (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO from day one

Retirement plan with match

Job summary

Grand River Health in Rifle, Colorado is seeking an HIMS Specialist to maintain accurate medical records in electronic and paper formats, ensuring documentation supports quality care, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.

You will review, verify, scan, index, and update patient information, protect PHI under HIPAA, and collaborate across departments to complete records. Experience with EHR systems is required; higher levels may involve audits, trend analysis, and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail for accurate record keeping.
• Ability to maintain patient privacy and HIPAA compliance.
• Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain medical records by reviewing, verifying, and organizing patient information in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Accurately scan and index documents into the electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Maintain and update the master patient index (MPI) to ensure correct patient identification.
• Input patient demographics, diagnoses, and treatment details with a high level of accuracy.
• Process requests for protected health information (PHI) while adhering to privacy regulations.
• Follow release-of-information policies and legal requirements to protect sensitive health information.
• Communicate professionally with providers, peers, and third parties regarding medical records and documentation.
• Collaborate with other departments to collect missing documentation and ensure complete patient records.
• Prepare statistical reports summarizing diagnoses, treatments, surgeries, and hospital utilization.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry accuracy

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Grand River Health in Rifle, Colorado is seeking an HIMS Specialist to maintain accurate medical records in electronic and paper formats, ensuring documentation supports quality care, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.

You will review, verify, scan, index, and update patient information, protect PHI under HIPAA, and collaborate across departments to complete records. Experience with EHR systems is required; higher levels may involve audits, trend analysis, and mentoring.