HIM Specialist: Precise Records & HIPAA Compliance

Physicians Regional Healthcare System; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Physicians Regional Healthcare System is seeking an HIM Specialist to manage and maintain patient health records in line with HIPAA, privacy guidelines, and organizational policies. You will perform data entry, record retrieval, and support for health information requests within the EHR system.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and timely processing. You will collaborate with billing and coding teams, participate in audits, and ensure records are complete and accessible for

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in health information management or medical records.
• Experience in a hospital or multispecialty group transcription preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately processes and maintains patient health records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and organizational standards.
• Performs data entry tasks related to patient records, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Responds to requests for health information, retrieving and releasing records in accordance with HIPAA guidelines and organizational policies.
• Conducts quality checks on patient records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Assists with the preparation and submission of patient information for billing, coding, and insurance claim purposes.
• Maintains confidentiality and ensures the security of patient health information in all record-keeping activities.
• Collaborates with other departments, including billing and coding teams, to ensure accurate and timely access to health information.
• Assists with audits and reviews of health records to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Time management

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Physicians Regional Healthcare System is seeking an HIM Specialist to manage and maintain patient health records in line with HIPAA, privacy guidelines, and organizational policies. You will perform data entry, record retrieval, and support for health information requests within the EHR system.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and timely processing. You will collaborate with billing and coding teams, participate in audits, and ensure records are complete and accessible for