Health Information Management Assistant

SUNY Upstate Medical University

Syracuse, NY

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acute Care, Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Epic Systems, Health Information Management, Healthcare, Medical Record System, Medical Records, Multitasking, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Professional Services, Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Request for Information (RFI), Time Management
LOCATION
Syracuse, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago

Health Information Management Assistant

  • Syracuse
  • Management & Professional
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: Jun 2 2026
  • Health Information Mgmt
  • State of New York
  • TH Staff Assistant 2, NSSL1
  • 89838b
  • UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)

Add to favorites View favorites

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, Screening medical record requests and authorizations, logging releases as necessary to process 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:

Hybrid position once fully trained

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

About the Company

S

SUNY Upstate Medical University