HIM Specialist

Overview

Regional Medical Center

Our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare services to our community, promoting wellness and healing through innovative treatments, advanced technology, and a dedicated team of professionals. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, integrity, and excellence, ensuring that every patient receives personalized care in a safe and nurturing environment.

The HIM Specialist plays a critical role in the management and safeguarding of a patient’s medical record, which contains highly sensitive data essential for delivering quality care. The HIM Specialist is responsible for the collection, organization, and maintenance of both physical and electronic medical records, ensuring they are accurately entered into the MEDHOST EHR system. Key responsibilities include record preparation, scanning, indexing, abstracting data, data entry, record retrieval, and analyzing both paper and electronic information.

The HIM Specialist is tasked with ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of the data within the medical record while adhering to the highest standards of privacy and security. This includes ensuring compliance with the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, as well as all relevant state and federal regulations. The HIM Specialist must also maintain strict confidentiality when handling protected health information (PHI) and follow best practices to uphold data privacy standards at all times.

• Position: HIM Specialist
• Department: HIM
• Location:
  
  Gateway Regional Medical Center, 2100 Madison Ave, Granite City, IL 62040
• Position Status:
  Full-time
• Work Schedule:
  
  Mon–Fri, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

• Required:
  
  High school diploma
• Preferred:
  Associate or Bachelor’s degree in health information management (HIM) or health information technology (HIT)

• Preferred: RHIT or RHIA

• Technical experience is required, with experience in a Windows environment preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• One–two years of clerical experience required, preferably in a Health Information Department or medical office
• Excellent customer service skills required
• Ability to work with all staff and Medical Staff; medical terminology required
• Experience working with an EHR system is preferred

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching
• Vacation time and holiday pay
• Shift differentials
• Supportive and inclusive work environment

• $16.20 - $24.30 per hour

Disclaimer: Pay is determined based on various factors, including education level, years of experience, relevant certifications, and specific skills related to the position. The final compensation package will be discussed with Human Resources to ensure fairness and alignment with the candidate's qualifications.