HIM Specialist Sr
Full-time
Lincoln, NE, USA
USD 18.06-25.51 / hour
The posted compensation range of $18.06 - $25.51 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
- Job ID
- 2026-492474
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Department
- Health Information Management
- Hours/Pay Period
- 80
- Weekly Schedule
- Monday - Friday (8:00am - 4:30pm)
- Shift
- Day
- Remote
- No
- Category
- Medical Coding
As our HIM Specialist Sr, you will play a pivotal role in the revenue cycle by maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and availability of patient health records throughout the medical record lifecycle. You will serve as a key resource within our Health Information Management department, ensuring strict compliance with regulatory standards and HIPAA privacy laws while supporting providers and internal stakeholders in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Every day you will perform advanced HIM functions, including document imaging, complex chart analysis, and the resolution of data integrity issues to ensure the accuracy of the Master Patient Index. You will be responsible for managing record completion processes, reconciling rejected orders, and supporting release of information (ROI) requests, all while meeting established productivity and quality standards to drive operational excellence.
To be successful in this role, you will possess a minimum of two years of experience in an acute care or healthcare setting, along with demonstrated proficiency in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems and Microsoft Office applications. You should be a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills; while a high school diploma or GED is required, an Associate degree in a health-related field and RHIT or RHIA certification are preferred to help us maintain the highest standards of data quality and healthcare compliance.
Job RequirementsRequired
- High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
- High School GED General Studies, upon hire and
- 1-3 years Minimum of 2 years of Health Information Management experience in an acute care or healthcare setting or progress towards a RHIT, RHIA or progress towards a healthcare or business college degree program with relevant related experience., upon hire and
- Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and HIM applications required , upon hire and
Preferred
- Associates Other Associates Degree in health-related field (RHIT) or completion of healthcare degree program (RHIA) preferred upon hire., upon hire and
- Experience with data integrity, chart analysis, and record completion workflows preferred, upon hire
- Registered Health Information Administrator, upon hire or
- Registered Health Information Technician, upon hire
CHI Health St. Elizabeth, founded by the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in 1889, is a full-service, 260-bed, nonprofit regional medical center in Lincoln, Neb. St. Elizabeth specializes in the treatment areas of newborn and pediatric care, women’s health, burn and wound, cardiology, oncology, emergency medicine, orthopedics and neuroscience.
Total RewardsDepending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.


