Medical Records & Data Integrity Specialist

Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Employee development

Relocation assistance

Employee discount

Life insurance

Job summary

UChicago Medicine seeks a detail-oriented Health Information Specialist to support accurate management, processing, and maintenance of patient health information. This role collaborates with clinical and administrative teams to ensure records are complete, secure, and handled in accordance with privacy requirements.

Responsibilities include processing records, updating electronic health records, responding to requests, and supporting audits with a focus on data accuracy and HIPAA compliance in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous medical records, healthcare administration, or health information experience preferred.
• Strong computer and data-entry skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and electronic health records is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain patient health information and medical records.
• Review records for completeness and accuracy.
• Retrieve, organize, and distribute authorized medical information.
• Enter and update information in electronic health record systems.
• Respond to requests for medical records and related documentation.
• Verify patient information and maintain data accuracy.
• Follow HIPAA and organizational privacy and confidentiality standards.
• Communicate with clinical, administrative, and medical records teams.
• Assist with audits, record requests, and documentation projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Confidential handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR) systems

Medical terminology

Job description

Health Information Specialist

Company: UChicago Medicine
Location: Chicago, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $22.00–$29.00 per hour

UChicago Medicine is seeking a detail-oriented Health Information Specialist to support the accurate management, processing, and maintenance of patient health information. This position works with clinical and administrative teams to help ensure records are complete, accurate, secure, and handled according to applicable privacy requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and maintain patient health information and medical records.
• Review records for completeness and accuracy.
• Retrieve, organize, and distribute authorized medical information.
• Enter and update information in electronic health record systems.
• Respond to requests for medical records and related documentation.
• Verify patient information and maintain data accuracy.
• Follow HIPAA and organizational privacy and confidentiality standards.
• Communicate with clinical, administrative, and medical records teams.
• Assist with audits, record requests, and documentation projects.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional health information training preferred.
• Previous medical records, healthcare administration, or health information experience preferred.
• Strong computer and data-entry skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and electronic health records is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits may be available
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan options
• Employee development and training opportunities

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply online for the Health Information Specialist position with UChicago Medicine in Chicago, IL. Submit a current resume highlighting relevant healthcare, medical records, or administrative experience.

Pay: $22.00 - $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person