HIM SPECIALIST
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Health information technicians employed in Ohio earn a median of $24.52 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
- POSITION INFORMATION
- Position summary:
- The HIM Specialist supports the integrity, accessibility, and confidentiality of patient health information. Responsibilities may include paper record retrieval, preparation and scanning, electronic health record (EHR) document management and analysis, deficiency identification, release of information support, and other HIM-related functions. This position works collaboratively within the HIM department as well as externally with clinical departments, providers, patients, and external partners to support efficient workflows, timely record completion, regulatory compliance, and patient health information management.
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education:
- High School Graduate or equivalent required. Associate degree in health information management (or currently enrolled) is preferred.
- Required length and type of experience:
- Minimum one year experience in a hospital or outpatient clinic setting required. One year of healthcare-related college coursework may be substituted.
- Required licensure, certification or registry:
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) preferred.
From Southwest General's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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