HIM Specialist Sr

CommonSpirit Health; Valley City (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Senior HIM Specialist to manage advanced Health Information Management functions, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and availability of patient records across the medical record lifecycle.

You will lead complex workflows, including document imaging, chart analysis, data integrity resolution, and ROI processing, while collaborating with providers and internal stakeholders in a fast-paced environment and upholding HIPAA requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of Health Information Management experience in acute care or progress toward RHIT/RHIA.
• Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and HIM applications required.

Responsibilities

• 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 MRN) 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

Skills

HIM experience

HIPAA knowledge

Independent worker

Regulatory compliance

Data quality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Progress toward RHIT/RHIA or related healthcare degree

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

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies
• High School GED General Studies
• 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
• Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and HIM applications required

Preferred

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

Where You’ll Work

CHI Mercy Health Valley City, part of CommonSpirit Health, has been a part of the Valley City community since 1928 when it was founded by the Sisters of Mercy. Their vision was to build healthier communities through a healing ministry. Over the years we’ve progressed to meet the needs of the community. We arealwayshere for you to keep your medical needs close to home and convenient. We arealwaysjust down the road and have offered services for decades.