HIM Technician: Ensure Accurate Records & Patient Privacy

Wilson Medical Center; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Career development

Discount program

Job summary

Wilson Medical Center in North Carolina is seeking a Health Information Management Technician to review and organize patient records, ensuring accuracy and privacy. You will support clinicians with dictation and documentation workflows and manage retrieval and distribution of records for authorized providers and patients.

The role emphasizes detail-oriented work in a fast-paced hospital environment with strong HIPAA compliance and teamwork with the HIM team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; prior HIM/medical records or release of information experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with ability to review records and ensure complete documentation.
• Knowledge of medical privacy practices (HIPAA) and patient information security.

Responsibilities

• Review assembled medical records for completion and regulatory compliance.
• Track and resolve record deficiencies by coordinating with medical staff.
• Support physicians and APRNs with electronic dictation and documentation processes.
• Manage retrieval, printing, scanning, logging, and distribution of medical records for authorized parties.
• Protect patient privacy and confidential health information following HIPAA and hospital policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

HIPAA privacy knowledge

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EHR systems

Dictation software

Scanning software

Medical record applications

Job description

Wilson Medical Center in North Carolina is seeking a Health Information Management Technician to review and organize patient records, ensuring accuracy and privacy. You will support clinicians with dictation and documentation workflows and manage retrieval and distribution of records for authorized providers and patients.

The role emphasizes detail-oriented work in a fast-paced hospital environment with strong HIPAA compliance and teamwork with the HIM team.