Medical Records & HIM Specialist

North Country HealthCare, Inc.; Lancaster (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

North Country HealthCare, Inc. seeks a reliable Health Information Management professional to assemble, monitor, maintain, retrieve, and file patient information in the electronic health record, adhering to HIM policies and HIPAA requirements.

You will handle releases of information and maintain the Master Patient Index with meticulous care. Proficiency with EMR workflows and strong attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with HIM processes and confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and timeliness.
• Familiarity with authorized release of information workflows.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the Master Patient Index (MPI) integrity and reconciles discrepancies.
• Gathers, organizes, and uploads patient records to the EMR with quality checks.
• Handles release of information requests and HIPAA-compliant disclosures.
• Notifies managers of incidents indicating potential liability.
• Supports birth certifications submission to NH Vital Records as needed.
• Retrieves and distributes patient records for clinical and administrative use.

Skills

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

HIPAA compliance

EMR workflows

Privacy compliance

Education

HS Diploma or GED

AHIMA Certification

AAPC Certification

Job description

North Country HealthCare, Inc. seeks a reliable Health Information Management professional to assemble, monitor, maintain, retrieve, and file patient information in the electronic health record, adhering to HIM policies and HIPAA requirements.

You will handle releases of information and maintain the Master Patient Index with meticulous care. Proficiency with EMR workflows and strong attention to detail are essential.