Onsite HIM Specialist — Patient Records & Privacy Lead

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks an HIM Specialist to manage patient health records in line with HIPAA and regulatory requirements. This onsite role emphasizes accuracy, privacy, and efficient handling of health information within the EHR system.

The position entails record retrieval, data entry, quality checks, and collaboration with billing and coding teams to support claims and audits. A 0–2 year background in health information management is preferred, with strong attention to detail and

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in health information management or medical records.
• 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 knowledge

EHR proficiency

Data entry

Record retrieval

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks an HIM Specialist to manage patient health records in line with HIPAA and regulatory requirements. This onsite role emphasizes accuracy, privacy, and efficient handling of health information within the EHR system.

The position entails record retrieval, data entry, quality checks, and collaboration with billing and coding teams to support claims and audits. A 0–2 year background in health information management is preferred, with strong attention to detail and