HIM Specialist Sr

CHI Health Lakeside; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Lakeside in Omaha, NB seeks an HIM Specialist Sr to manage patient health records through the lifecycle, ensuring HIPAA compliance and data integrity in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will perform advanced HIM functions including chart analysis, document imaging, and ROI support, with emphasis on accuracy, productivity, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Requires at least two years in acute care, EMR proficiency, and MS Office; RHIT/RHIA preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of HIM experience in an acute care or healthcare setting.
• Experience with EMR systems and HIM applications.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain integrity and availability of patient health records throughout the lifecycle.
• Perform chart analysis and document imaging to ensure data accuracy.
• Support ROI requests and release of information while meeting productivity standards.
• Reconcile rejected orders and manage record completion workflows.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Associate degree in health-related field

RHIT certification

RHIA certification

Tools

EMR systems

HIM applications

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As ourHIM Specialist Sr, you will play a pivotal role in the revenue cycle by maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and availability of patient health records throughout the medical record lifecycle. You will serve as a key resource within our Health Information Management department, ensuring strict compliance with regulatory standards and HIPAA privacy laws while supporting providers and internal stakeholders in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Every day you will perform advanced HIM functions, including document imaging, complex chart analysis, and the resolution of data integrity issues to ensure the accuracy of the Master Patient Index. You will be responsible for managing record completion processes, reconciling rejected orders, and supporting release of information (ROI) requests, all while meeting established productivity and quality standards to drive operational excellence.

To be successful in this role, you will possess a minimum of two years of experience in an acute care or healthcare setting, along with demonstrated proficiency in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems and Microsoft Office applications. You should be a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills; while a high school diploma or GED is required, an Associate degree in a health-related field and RHIT or RHIA certification are preferred to help us maintain the highest standards of data quality and healthcare compliance.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies, upon hire and
• 1-3 years Minimum of 2 years of Health Information Management experience in an acute care or healthcare setting or progress towards a RHIT, RHIA or progress towards a healthcare or business college degree program with relevant related experience., upon hire and
• Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and HIM applications required , upon hire and

Preferred

• Associates Other Associates Degree in health-related field (RHIT) or completion of healthcare degree program (RHIA) preferred upon hire., upon hire and
• Experience with data integrity, chart analysis, and record completion workflows preferred, upon hire
• Registered Health Information Administrator, upon hire or
• Registered Health Information Technician, upon hire

Where You'll Work

CHI Health Lakeside is West Omaha's only full-service hospital. We believe that patient-focused care heals the body, mind, and spirit of every person. Our campus is designed for patients and sets the tone for a comfortable, less stressful hospital stay. As one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the world, we provide a full range of services including: maternity, cancer and surgery care as well as diagnostics and emergency services.