Senior HIM & Data Integrity Specialist

CHI; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center is seeking a Senior HIM Specialist to support the health information management lifecycle. You will manage complex workflows, including document imaging, chart analysis, data integrity, and record completion, serving as a resource within the HIM department.

Ideal candidates bring advanced HIM expertise, strong HIPAA knowledge, and the ability to work independently under pressure, supporting providers and internal stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required at hire.
• 1-3 years HIM experience in acute care or related progress toward RHIT/RHIA.
• Experience with EMR systems and HIM applications required.
• RHIT/RHIA or healthcare degree progression preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced HIM functions including document imaging (prep, scan, index, quality review).
• Analyze medical records for completeness; assign and manage deficiencies per regulatory requirements.
• Investigate and resolve data integrity issues and maintain Master Patient Index accuracy.
• Process and reconcile rejected orders and support provider completion workflows; ROI requests per regulatory standards.
• Ensure HIPAA and patient confidentiality compliance.

Skills

HIPAA knowledge

Data integrity

Detail oriented

Independent workflow management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

RHIT/RHIA progress toward degree

RHIT/RHIA certification (preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center is seeking a Senior HIM Specialist to support the health information management lifecycle. You will manage complex workflows, including document imaging, chart analysis, data integrity, and record completion, serving as a resource within the HIM department.

Ideal candidates bring advanced HIM expertise, strong HIPAA knowledge, and the ability to work independently under pressure, supporting providers and internal stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.