HIPAA-Savvy Health Information Specialist

Longview Regional Medical Center; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Longview Regional Medical Center is seeking an HIM Specialist to manage patient health records, ensuring accuracy and HIPAA-compliant handling. The role includes data entry in the EHR, record retrieval, and supporting billing and coding activities.

We value attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and in a team to maintain confidentiality and support regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in health information management, medical records, or a related healthcare role.
• Experience in a hospital or multispecialty group transcription preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately processes and maintains patient health records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and organizational standards.
• Performs data entry tasks related to patient records, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Responds to requests for health information, retrieving and releasing records in accordance with HIPAA guidelines and organizational policies.
• Conducts quality checks on patient records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Assists with the preparation and submission of patient information for billing, coding, and insurance claim purposes.
• Maintains confidentiality and ensures the security of patient health information in all record-keeping activities.
• Collaborates with other departments, including billing and coding teams, to ensure accurate and timely access to health information.
• Assists with audits and reviews of health records to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

EHR proficiency

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Longview Regional Medical Center is seeking an HIM Specialist to manage patient health records, ensuring accuracy and HIPAA-compliant handling. The role includes data entry in the EHR, record retrieval, and supporting billing and coding activities.

We value attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and in a team to maintain confidentiality and support regulatory compliance.