Master Patient Index Specialist - Data Integrity (HIM)

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Data Integrity/EMPI specialist to ensure accuracy and consistency of patient identifiers across all system entities. You will resolve urgent MPI duplicates, investigate non-emergent issues, and communicate outcomes to multiple departments and partners.

The role supports enterprise EMPI tools and cleanup activities. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of MPI experience, a health information background, and is proficient in HIPAA-compliant data handling.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with MPI functionality and clinical documentation (1–2 years).
• RHIA or RHIT certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accuracy and consistency of information across all Health System entities.
• Resolve urgent MPI duplicate/overlay errors impacting patient care.
• Investigate and resolve non-emergent potential duplicates using daily reports and task queues.
• Communicate outcomes with departments, partners, and affiliate organizations.
• Support enterprise MPI maintenance and downstream system integrity.
• Assist in training curriculum related to EMPI cleanup activities.

Skills

MPI knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in HIM or related

Job description

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Data Integrity/EMPI specialist to ensure accuracy and consistency of patient identifiers across all system entities. You will resolve urgent MPI duplicates, investigate non-emergent issues, and communicate outcomes to multiple departments and partners.

The role supports enterprise EMPI tools and cleanup activities. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of MPI experience, a health information background, and is proficient in HIPAA-compliant data handling.