UnityPoint Health

HIM Chart Deficiency Specialist

Requisition ID
2025-176673
Category
Patient Services
Location
US-IL-Rock Island
Address
2701 17th St
Affiliate
9010 System Services Administration
City
Rock Island
Department
Health Information Management
State
IL
FTE
1.0
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Scheduled Hours/Shift
Full Time/8:00am - 4:30pm
Work Remotely within the US
Yes
Work Type (Portal Searching)
Full Time Benefits

Overview

We’re seeking a detail-oriented professional to perform quantitative analysis and ensure the completeness and accuracy of medical records. As the HIM Chart Deficiency Specialist, you will review clinical documentation and verify that all required elements are present, helping prevent compliance risks and supporting high-quality patient care.

 

As a key contributor within the HIM department, you will help safeguard accurate reimbursement, support survey readiness, and maintain documentation standards across the organization.

 

Location: Remote - applicants preferably reside in the UPH geography of Iowa, Illinois, or Wisconsin 

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm 

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:      

  • Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   
  • Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  
  • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

HIM Analysis: 

  • Responsible for reviewing content, completion, timeliness and accuracy of medical record documentation to ensure the quality of document
  • Perform quantitative chart analysis on patient records, as defined by department management to ensure that the documentation meets the requirements per State, Federal, DNV, The Joint Commission, and Medical Staff rules and regulations as assigned
  • Assign record deficiencies for provider completion
  • Provides ongoing communication to appropriate personnel for education to the provider on the documentation completion process
  • Collaborate with other HIM functional areas to investigate and resolve issues related to chart deficiencies
  • Responsible for routing scanned reports for documentation corrections
  • Maintains quality and productivity expectations

Qualifications

  • High School diploma/GED required. Associates degree in Health Science or Bachelors degree in HIM preferred
  • One year of experience with an electronic health record or hospital/medical setting
  • Previous medical clerical/office experience or formal training in the Health Information Technology field
  • RHIT or RHIA certifications preferred

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