HIM Specialist

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an HIM Specialist, you will provide essential operational support by managing document imaging, record maintenance, and accurate chart reviews. You will ensure that all patient health information remains secure and compliant with HIPAA and regulatory standards.

 

Every day, you will perform core tasks such as scanning, indexing, and quality-checking records while assisting with release of information requests. You will work within established workflows to maintain timely processing and handle departmental inquiries effectively.

 

To be successful in this role, you will consistently meet productivity and quality benchmarks for all assigned duties. You will demonstrate a high level of attention to detail to ensure records are complete and deficiencies are promptly escalated.

• Perform core HIM functions including document preparation, scanning, indexing, and quality checks.
• Assist with basic chart review for completeness and escalate deficiencies as appropriate.
• Support record retrieval, filing, and maintenance activities.
• Assist with release of information (ROI) requests and departmental inquiries.
• Maintain accuracy and confidentiality of patient health information in compliance with HIPAA.
• Meet productivity and quality standards for assigned tasks.

Student loan repayment program offered!

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred

• Associates in health-related field or completion of healthcare degree program
• Experience in Health Information Management, medical records, or healthcare setting
• Basic experience with electronic medical record systems
• Registered Health Information Technician
• Registered Health Information Administrator

Where You’ll Work

At CHI Mercy Health, you'll discover a place where your professional growth is deeply valued within a truly supportive and rewarding environment. For over a century, our commitment to Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence, and Collaboration has guided every interaction, shaping how we care for our patients and uplift one another. Today, as CHI Mercy Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. We are proud of our state-of-the- art care and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join CHI Mercy Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.