Medical Records & Health Information Specialist

Harris Regional Hospital - A Duke LifePoint Hospital; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO & insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Wellness programs

Professional development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, NC is seeking a Health Information Management Technician to help ensure accurate, complete, and confidential medical records. The role supports physicians with dictation systems and EHR workflows, tracks documentation, and assists in daily HIM operations.

You will interact with physicians, patients, families, and external partners while maintaining data integrity and complying with Joint Commission standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with release of information practices preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to review, verify, track, and maintain accurate medical records.

Responsibilities

• Ensure medical records are complete, accurate, and compliant with regulatory requirements and Joint Commission standards.
• Review, track, and resolve documentation deficiencies with appropriate medical staff.
• Retrieve, scan, log, and process medical records and release-of-information requests.
• Support physicians with dictation systems, electronic signatures, and order entry.
• Provide professional service to physicians, patients, and external organizations while safeguarding confidentiality.
• Identify outstanding records and communicate needs to HIM leadership to support operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dictation systems

EHR software

Job description

Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, NC is seeking a Health Information Management Technician to help ensure accurate, complete, and confidential medical records. The role supports physicians with dictation systems and EHR workflows, tracks documentation, and assists in daily HIM operations.

You will interact with physicians, patients, families, and external partners while maintaining data integrity and complying with Joint Commission standards.