Health Information Management Specialist

About Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Health is Texas' largest not-for-profit healthcare system committed to promoting the wellness of individuals, families, and communities. The organization operates with core values that emphasize faithful service with joy, continuous improvement, mutual support, and impactful initiative to deliver excellence.

Benefits

• Immediate access to health and welfare benefits upon hire
• 401(k) retirement savings plan featuring a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 5%
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Paid time off accrual that begins on the first day of employment

Note: Benefits may vary depending on job role and level within the organization.

Job Summary

The Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist role focuses on preserving the accuracy and compliance of medical records. This position involves ensuring adherence to system-wide, state, federal, and regulatory standards through auditing, correcting, analyzing, reporting, and managing the release of information.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the HIM Director with department oversight, monitoring staff performance and collecting relevant data for reporting purposes
• Lead operational teams and conduct training for new personnel
• Provide staffing coverage during absences and assist with recruitment efforts
• Serve as a technical resource for HIM-related systems and technology
• Conduct thorough reviews of medical records to ensure documentation meets all applicable policies, standards, and legal requirements
• Compile and analyze data, track trends, and collaborate on improvement plans with the HIM Director
• Investigate and resolve documentation discrepancies to maintain record completeness per internal policies
• Perform quality assurance reviews of release of information procedures to comply with state and federal laws
• Assist physicians in completing medical records and offer education regarding documentation and information technology requirements
• Process amendment requests for medical records following all relevant policies and regulations
• Carry out privacy walkthroughs and collaborate with the HIM Director on privacy compliance efforts

Qualifications and Desired Skills

• Associate degree or equivalent with at least two years of additional work experience beyond the minimum qualification
• Minimum of four years professional experience in health information management or related field
• Preferred certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Strong computer proficiency and skilled in word processing
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated competence in reviewing errors and troubleshooting issues
• Outstanding customer service aptitude and ability to work with diverse stakeholders including physicians, nurses, and patients

Belonging Statement

The organization values a welcoming and inclusive environment where every individual is supported and appreciated.