HIM Specialist Sr

CommonSpirit Health; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's Health–Sugar Land Hospital is seeking a Senior HIM Specialist to manage advanced HIM functions across the patient record lifecycle, including imaging, chart analysis, and data integrity resolution.

You will support providers and internal stakeholders in a fast-paced environment with strong HIPAA compliance and regulatory knowledge. The role requires RHIT/RHIA progression or 1–3 years of HIM experience, EMR/HIM application experience, and the ability to work independently under

Qualifications

• Advanced Health Information Management functions and HIPAA regulatory knowledge.
• Experience with EMR systems and HIM applications.
• Ability to handle independent, high-pressure workflows.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced HIM functions including document imaging, chart analysis, and data integrity resolution.
• Analyze records for completeness and manage deficiencies per regulations.
• Investigate data integrity issues and maintain Master Patient Index accuracy.
• Process and reconcile rejected orders and support provider completion workflows.
• Support ROI requests in compliance with standards.
• Ensure HIPAA and patient confidentiality compliance.

Skills

HIM expertise

HIPAA knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Tools

EMR systems

HIM applications

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Senior HIM Specialist, you will perform advanced Health Information Management functions that support the integrity, accuracy, and availability of patient health records across the medical record lifecycle. Every day you will independently manage complex workflows, including document imaging, chart analysis, data integrity resolution, and record completion. You will serve as a resource within the HIM department and support providers and internal stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. To be successful in this role, you will bring advanced HIM expertise, strong knowledge of HIPAA and regulatory requirements, and the ability to work independently and accurately under pressure.

• Perform advanced HIM functions including document imaging (prep, scan, index, quality review)
• Analyze medical records for completeness; assign and manage deficiencies in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Investigate and resolve data integrity issues (e.g., duplicate or unlinked medical record numbers) and maintain Master Patient Index accuracy
• Process and reconcile rejected orders and support provider completion workflows
• Support and process release of information (ROI) requests in compliance with regulatory standards
• Ensure adherence to HIPAA and patient confidentiality requirements

Job Requirements

• 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

St. Luke's Health–Sugar Land Hospital is a 100 bed facility serving residents of Fort Bend County and Southwest Houston. Our Family Birthing Center provides exceptional care in a spa-like setting, creating a VIP (Very Important Pregnancy) experience for growing families. Since opening in 2008, our dedicated team of physicians, nurses and support staff has proudly delivered expert, compassionate care to our community. Our services range from heart care and neuroscience to robotic surgery.

Pay Range

$18.15 - $25.63 /hour