HIM Specialist

Carle Health

$16.03 - $25.97 / hr

United States, Illinois, Champaign

May 29, 2025

Overview

The HIM Specialist is responsible for maintaining personal health information of Carle patients through scanning, processing and reviewing medical records in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal and regulatory requirements. The HIM Specialist will perform a variety of tasks while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and quality. The HIM Specialist maintains the integrity of the legal health record so complete and accurate records are available for patient care and business use in a timely manner.

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Responsibilities

Retrieves, sorts and prepares medical record documents for scanning and indexing.
Preps, scans and indexes patient financial and billing documents in support of revenue cycle activities.
Ensures advance care documents contain accurate and valid data before uploading them to the EHR.
Produces CD copies of digital images to support continuing care and release of information requests.
Answers all phone and fax inquiries to the department from internal and external customers.
Analyzes, monitors and assures completion of patient record documentation by providers and other clinical staff.
Meets or exceeds established HIM department productivity and quality goals and standards Attends HIM department meetings and participates in HIM operations specific meetings as needed
About Us

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $16.03per hour - $25.97per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.
Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.