What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Information Management Assistant position at SUNY Upstate Medical University?
- Syracuse
- Administrative, Secretarial & Clerical
- Management & Professional
- Full-time
- Opening on: Jul 10 2025
- Health Information Mgmt
- State of New York
- TH Staff Assistant 2, NSSL1
- 85593
- UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
Job Summary:
The HIM Assistant in the Health Information Management department (formally known as The Medical Records department) is responsible for quality review of scanning, analyzing inpatient and outpatient records for complete and timely documentation, researching/coordinating the correction of any medical record number duplicates and/or documentation errors in EPIC and responding to requests for patient information. Extensive use of computerized applications required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associates Degree and two years administrative, office, healthcare or relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Excellent communication, analytical, computer and multi-tasking skills required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Degree in Heath Information Management, RHIT/RHIA, and medical records experience in an acute care setting preferred. Previous experience with electronic medical records systems strongly preferred.
Work Days:
Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm
Message to Applicants:
Recruitment Office: Human Resources