<p>Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking an experienced Health Information Management (HIM) Senior Specialist to join its HIM department in a full-time, advanced-function role. This position sits at the intersection of document integrity, electronic health record management, and regulatory compliance — making it a strong fit for a detail-oriented HIM professional who thrives in a fast-paced acute care environment. The role offers broad exposure across document imaging, chart analysis, data integrity, and vital statistics, with the support of a nationally recognized health system infrastructure.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive benefits package commensurate with a large, multi-regional health system</li> <li>Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage</li> <li>Retirement plan with employer contribution structure</li> <li>Resources and incentives designed to support career advancement within HIM</li> <li>Access to a broad professional network spanning more than 135 local regions nationwide</li> <li>Reasonable accommodations provided for qualified individuals with disabilities</li> <li>E-Verify participating employer; employment eligibility confirmation supported</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Advanced HIM functions including document imaging (prepping, scanning, quality review, validation, and indexing), chart analysis, and data integrity work</li> <li>Electronic health record navigation is central to daily workflow; proficiency in EMR platforms required and developed on the job</li> <li>Document management via VitalChart ChartFlow (formerly EvriChart) for paper-based record scanning and upload to support remote coding access</li> <li>Chart analysis responsibilities include analyzing medical records for completion, assigning and reassigning provider deficiencies in accordance with regulatory guidelines, and enforcing facility timely completion policy</li> <li>Support for missing documentation and provider queries as needed</li> <li>Vital statistics duties: completion of birth and/or death certificates in accordance with state law, including direct contact with parents within facility-specific timeframes</li> <li>Data integrity tasks: chart corrections, duplicate medical record resolution, and related functions</li> <li>Chart pickup (rounding), reconciliation, record retrieval, record filing, and continuity-of-care request processing</li> <li>Productivity metrics tracking and time monitoring for document imaging and document analysis functions</li> <li>Coordination with internal departments and outside agencies to prioritize and fulfill patient record information requests</li> <li>Pleasant indoor work environment with light physical effort; role requires extended periods of computer use and sustained mental concentration</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Minimum education: High School diploma or equivalent required</li> <li>Preferred: Two or more years of experience in a hospital Health Information Management department</li> <li>Preferred credential: RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) or RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) certification</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and keyboard operations required; comfort navigating electronic health record systems essential</li> <li>Demonstrated understanding of HIPAA privacy and security requirements and patient confidentiality obligations</li> <li>Vital statistics knowledge (birth certificate completion, paternity acknowledgement) preferred</li> <li>Ability to work independently, prioritize competing tasks, and maintain productivity standards in a fast-paced environment</li> <li>Candidates must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both orally and in writing</li> <li>Pre-employment vaccination and screening confirmation required as applicable and permitted by law, which may include COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations</li> <li>Ability to lift up to 25 pounds; ability to sit for extended periods and operate standard computer peripherals</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Omaha, Nebraska consistently ranks among the most livable mid-sized cities in the United States, offering a low cost of living, strong public and private school systems, and a thriving arts, dining, and sports culture anchored by the Missouri River waterfront. The city combines the amenities of a major metropolitan area — including a robust healthcare economy, Fortune 500 employers, and a growing tech sector — with the accessibility and community feel of a smaller city. Outdoor recreation, family-friendly neighborhoods, and short commutes make Omaha an attractive destination for healthcare professionals at any career stage.</p>