HIM Specialist Sr

CHI; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Lakeside is seeking an HIM Specialist Sr to maintain the integrity of patient health records across the medical record lifecycle in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will perform advanced HIM functions including document imaging, complex chart analysis, and ROI support, ensuring data quality, regulatory compliance, and timely record completion while supporting providers and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Two years of Health Information Management experience in an acute care or healthcare setting.
• Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and HIM applications required.
• RHIT/RHIA certification preferred; Associate degree in health-related field advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain integrity, accuracy, and availability of patient health records across the lifecycle.
• Perform advanced HIM functions including document imaging and complex chart analysis.
• Resolve data integrity issues and manage record completion processes.
• Support ROI requests and ensure compliance with HIPAA and regulatory standards.
• Support providers and internal stakeholders in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Health Information Management

Education

Associate degree in health-related field

RHIT or RHIA certification preferred

High School diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our HIM 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.

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.

Pay Range

$18.06 - $25.51 /hour