HIM Specialist Sr
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St Michael Medical Center
Bremerton, WA, US
Summary
The Senior HIM Specialist manages complex workflows including document imaging, chart analysis, and data integrity resolution to maintain patient record accuracy. They also ensure compliance with regulatory standards and support providers with record completion and release of information requests.
Job Description
Where You’ll Work
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan 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.Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Senior HIM Specialist, you will perform advanced Health Information Management functions to support the integrity, accuracy, and availability of patient health records across the entire medical record lifecycle.In this role, you will independently manage complex workflows including document imaging, chart analysis, data integrity resolution, and record completion processes, serving as a resource within the HIM department. You'll ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including HIPAA, while supporting providers and internal stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.To be successful in this role you will bring strong technical HIM expertise, sound independent judgment, and the ability to serve as a reliable resource for colleagues and stakeholders while working efficiently under pressure.
- Perform advanced HIM functions including document imaging (prep, scan, index, quality review)
- Analyze medical records for completeness; assign and manage deficiencies in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Investigate and resolve data integrity issues (e.g., duplicate or unlinked medical record numbers) and maintain Master Patient Index accuracy
- Process and reconcile rejected orders and support provider completion workflows
- Support and process release of information (ROI) requests in compliance with regulatory standards
- Ensure adherence to HIPAA and patient confidentiality requirements
Job Requirements
Required
- High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
- High School GED General Studies, upon hire and
- 1-3 years Minimum of 2 years of Health Information Management experience in an acute care or healthcare setting or progress towards a RHIT, RHIA or progress towards a healthcare or business college degree program with relevant related experience., upon hire and
- Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and HIM applications required , upon hire
Preferred
- Associates Other Associates Degree in health-related field (RHIT) or completion of healthcare degree program (RHIA) preferred upon hire., upon hire and
- Experience with data integrity, chart analysis, and record completion workflows preferred, upon hire
- Registered Health Information Administrator, upon hire or
- Registered Health Information Technician, upon hire
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) is an integrated health system serving the Puget Sound region, including 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites. Founded in 1891, VMFH embraces its long history of caring for the most vulnerable, especially the poor and underserved, and meeting the evolving health care needs of the vibrant, diverse communities it serves. VMFH is a proud home to the Bailey-Boushay House, the first skilled nursing and outpatient chronic care management program in the United States designed specifically to meet the needs of people with HIV/AIDS, and the Benaroya Research Institute, an internationally recognized institution for autoimmune disease research. VMFH is part of CommonSpirit, one of the nation’s largest health systems, dedicated to advancing health for all people.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Tacoma, Washington
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) is an integrated health system serving the Puget Sound region, including 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites. Founded in 1891, VMFH embraces its long history of caring for the most vulnerable, especially the poor and underserved, and meeting the evolving health care needs of the vibrant, diverse communities it serves. VMFH is a proud home to the Bailey-Boushay House, the first skilled nursing and outpatient chronic care management program in the United States designed specifically to meet the needs of people with HIV/AIDS, and the Benaroya Research Institute, an internationally recognized institution for autoimmune disease research. VMFH is part of CommonSpirit, one of the nation’s largest health systems, dedicated to advancing health for all people.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Tacoma, Washington
