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.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive benefits package commensurate with a large, multi-regional health system
- Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Retirement plan with employer contribution structure
- Resources and incentives designed to support career advancement within HIM
- Access to a broad professional network spanning more than 135 local regions nationwide
- Reasonable accommodations provided for qualified individuals with disabilities
- E-Verify participating employer; employment eligibility confirmation supported
Practice Highlights
- Advanced HIM functions including document imaging (prepping, scanning, quality review, validation, and indexing), chart analysis, and data integrity work
- Electronic health record navigation is central to daily workflow; proficiency in EMR platforms required and developed on the job
- Document management via VitalChart ChartFlow (formerly EvriChart) for paper-based record scanning and upload to support remote coding access
- 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
- Support for missing documentation and provider queries as needed
- Vital statistics duties: completion of birth and/or death certificates in accordance with state law, including direct contact with parents within facility-specific timeframes
- Data integrity tasks: chart corrections, duplicate medical record resolution, and related functions
- Chart pickup (rounding), reconciliation, record retrieval, record filing, and continuity-of-care request processing
- Productivity metrics tracking and time monitoring for document imaging and document analysis functions
- Coordination with internal departments and outside agencies to prioritize and fulfill patient record information requests
- Pleasant indoor work environment with light physical effort; role requires extended periods of computer use and sustained mental concentration
Qualifications
- Minimum education: High School diploma or equivalent required
- Preferred: Two or more years of experience in a hospital Health Information Management department
- Preferred credential: RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) or RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) certification
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and keyboard operations required; comfort navigating electronic health record systems essential
- Demonstrated understanding of HIPAA privacy and security requirements and patient confidentiality obligations
- Vital statistics knowledge (birth certificate completion, paternity acknowledgement) preferred
- Ability to work independently, prioritize competing tasks, and maintain productivity standards in a fast-paced environment
- Candidates must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both orally and in writing
- Pre-employment vaccination and screening confirmation required as applicable and permitted by law, which may include COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds; ability to sit for extended periods and operate standard computer peripherals
About the Community
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.