HIM Technician: Precision Medical Records & EMR Expert

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking an HIM Technician to manage PHI handling, scanning, indexing, and archiving patient records in the EMR while preserving the Legal Health Record. You will collaborate with hospital staff to ensure privacy and accuracy for timely access.

Responsibilities include prep, indexing, ROI coordination, and HIPAA/HITECH adherence. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Pursuit of HIM degree preferred.
• Experience meeting deadlines and working with confidential information preferred.
• Prior hospital HIM or medical office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prep, scan, and index patient records into EMR to ensure filing accuracy.
• Maintain PHI confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and HITECH.
• Verify patient identifiers, ROI authorizations, and chart integrity.
• Meet productivity standards with high accuracy in record processing.
• Collaborate with departments and ROI vendors as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

HIPAA compliance

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Pursuit of HIM degree

Tools

HIMS software

EMR systems

Job description

UofL Health is seeking an HIM Technician to manage PHI handling, scanning, indexing, and archiving patient records in the EMR while preserving the Legal Health Record. You will collaborate with hospital staff to ensure privacy and accuracy for timely access.

Responsibilities include prep, indexing, ROI coordination, and HIPAA/HITECH adherence. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure are essential.