Health Information Management Specialist
Core
Centralized resource for medical record management, release of information, audits, corrections, and document governance to ensure integrity, accuracy, confidentiality, and availability of patient health information.
Role type
Health Information Management Specialist
Builds
Electronic and paper medical records, legal designated record sets, and disclosure documentation
Domain
Healthcare / Health Information Management
Required skills
Electronic health record (EHR/EMR) systems, HIPAA compliance, medical record auditing, release of information processing, regulatory requirements knowledge, data quality monitoring, risk identification, process improvement, document scanning and indexing, stakeholder collaboration
Preferred skills
RHIT, RHIA, CHPS, or CPHIMS certifications, experience with audits/accreditation, experience processing release of information requests
Technologies
EHR/EMR systems, Microsoft Office applications
Responsibilities
Maintain and monitor electronic and paper medical records for completeness and compliance; Review records for deficiencies and coordinate corrections; Process release of information requests and verify authorizations; Conduct routine medical record quality reviews and audits; Monitor compliance with HIPAA, state privacy, and retention standards; Identify and escalate risks involving documentation and privacy; Collaborate with clinical and technology teams on workflow optimization; Provide guidance and education to staff on medical record requirements and privacy standards.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
