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About Baptist Health
Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.
Baptist Health is hiring a HIM Specialist to join our Health Information Management team for Baptist Metro Square Jacksonville, FL. This is a full-time day shift opportunity.
The Health Information Management team supports the accuracy, accessibility, privacy, and integrity of patient health information. The HIM Specialist performs a variety of functions, including Release of Information (ROI) to ensure patient information is processed accurately and timely while maintaining compliance with HIPAA and regulatory requirements.
HIM Specialist Job Responsibilities:
- Process requests for medical information from patients and continued-care requestors, ensuring appropriate authorization and adherence to HIPAA guidelines.
- Ensure timely and accurate access to medical information while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.
- Retrieve, prepare, and scan medical information into the electronic medical record.
- Review scanned documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, legibility, and data integrity.
- Maintain accurate records and follow established Health Information Management policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
HIM Specialist Experience:
- 1–2 years of customer service experience (Required)
- 1–2 years of clerical experience (Required)
- Experience in Health Information Management, medical records, or release of information Preferred)
HIM Specialist Education & Credential Requirements:
- High School Diploma (Required)
- Certified Coding Associate (CCA) (Preferred)
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) (Preferred)
- Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based (CCS-P) (Preferred)
- Certified Documentation Improvement Professional (CDIP) (Preferred)
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) (Preferred)
- Certified Health Document Specialist (CHDS) (Preferred)
- Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS) (Preferred)
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) (Preferred)
- Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) (Preferred)
If you are interested in this full-time HIM Specialist position with Baptist Metro Square, please apply now!
This role will perform a variety of tasks: In ROI processing requests for medical information for patient and continued care requestors with proper authorization by consistently following HIPAA guidelines for timely access; In Scanning retrieving, prepping, and scanning medical information into the electronic medical record, and ensuring data integrity of the scanned documents; In Deficiency Tracking reviewing all appropriate documents in ED and outpatient encounters for physician completion in the electronic medical record per regulatory guidelines.
Primary Location:
Metro Square 3563 Philips Hwy Jacksonville, FL 32207 United States of AmericaAbout Baptist Health
Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.
Baptist Health is hiring a HIM Specialist to join our Health Information Management team for Baptist Metro Square Jacksonville, FL. This is a full-time day shift opportunity.
The Health Information Management team supports the accuracy, accessibility, privacy, and integrity of patient health information. The HIM Specialist performs a variety of functions, including Release of Information (ROI) to ensure patient information is processed accurately and timely while maintaining compliance with HIPAA and regulatory requirements.
HIM Specialist Job Responsibilities:
- Process requests for medical information from patients and continued-care requestors, ensuring appropriate authorization and adherence to HIPAA guidelines.
- Ensure timely and accurate access to medical information while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.
- Retrieve, prepare, and scan medical information into the electronic medical record.
- Review scanned documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, legibility, and data integrity.
- Maintain accurate records and follow established Health Information Management policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
HIM Specialist Experience:
- 1–2 years of customer service experience (Required)
- 1–2 years of clerical experience (Required)
- Experience in Health Information Management, medical records, or release of information Preferred)
HIM Specialist Education & Credential Requirements:
- High School Diploma (Required)
- Certified Coding Associate (CCA) (Preferred)
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) (Preferred)
- Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based (CCS-P) (Preferred)
- Certified Documentation Improvement Professional (CDIP) (Preferred)
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) (Preferred)
- Certified Health Document Specialist (CHDS) (Preferred)
- Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS) (Preferred)
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) (Preferred)
- Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) (Preferred)
If you are interested in this full-time HIM Specialist position with Baptist Metro Square, please apply now!
This role will perform a variety of tasks: In ROI processing requests for medical information for patient and continued care requestors with proper authorization by consistently following HIPAA guidelines for timely access; In Scanning retrieving, prepping, and scanning medical information into the electronic medical record, and ensuring data integrity of the scanned documents; In Deficiency Tracking reviewing all appropriate documents in ED and outpatient encounters for physician completion in the electronic medical record per regulatory guidelines.
Primary Location:
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in HIM specialist jobs.
- RHIT or RHIA certification from AHIMA required or preferred
- Proficiency in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II coding systems
- Experience with electronic health record systems such as Epic, Meditech, or Cerner
- Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and health information release of information procedures
- Associate or bachelor's degree in health information management or a related field
- Familiarity with clinical documentation improvement principles and query processes
Tips for Your HIM Specialist Job Search
Lead your resume with credentials
Hiring managers scan for RHIT, RHIA, or CCS credentials in the first few lines. Put your certifications directly under your name so recruiters don't have to hunt. A buried credential is a missed first impression.
Tailor your coding specialization clearly
HIM roles split hard between inpatient DRG coding, outpatient E&M coding, and CDI auditing. Name your primary specialization and the code sets you work in, ICD-10-CM, CPT, or HCC, so your resume lands in the right stack.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists him specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Flag your EHR system experience specifically
Employers filter hard on EHR familiarity. Name the systems you've worked in, Epic, Meditech, Cerner, and note whether you coded directly in them or used an encoder alongside. Vague mentions of 'EHR experience' get passed over.
Prepare for a live coding assessment
Many HIM interviews include a timed coding scenario with two to five operative or outpatient notes. Practice coding under time pressure before your interview, not just reviewing guidelines. Know your average turnaround time and accuracy rate from recent audits.
Negotiate remote status before accepting an offer
Remote and hybrid him specialist roles have expanded significantly, but policies vary by facility type. Confirm whether the remote arrangement is permanent or contingent on productivity benchmarks, and ask how charting backlogs are handled for off-site staff before you sign.
HIM Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most him specialists?
Penn Medicine, Broward Health, and Hartford HealthCare are hiring the most him specialists right now, with openings concentrated in Pennsylvania, Florida, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large health systems and hospital networks tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.
How many him specialist jobs are remote?
About 75% of him specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong employer acceptance of off-site work in this field. Medical coding and release of information roles are the most likely to be listed as fully remote, while CDI specialist and HIM director positions more often require on-site or hybrid presence.
How do you become a him specialist?
Start by completing an accredited associate or bachelor's degree program in health information management. After graduating, sit for the RHIT or RHIA credentialing exam through AHIMA to earn the certification most employers require. Build hands-on experience through practicum work or entry-level coding roles, then pursue specialty credentials like CCS or CDIP as your focus area develops.
How do you get hired as a him specialist with little experience?
Focus on passing the RHIT exam while still in your program, since the credential carries more weight than years of experience for entry-level roles. Apply to positions that list 'new grad considered' or that emphasize training pipelines, often found at large health systems. Outpatient coding roles and release of information positions typically have lower experience thresholds than inpatient DRG coding jobs.
What does the him specialist interview process look like?
Most him specialist interviews involve a phone screen with HR, followed by a technical interview with the HIM director or a senior coder that covers compliance knowledge, workflow questions, and sometimes a live coding scenario. Some employers add a productivity and accuracy assessment using de-identified patient records. References are checked before or alongside final offers, and credentialing verification typically runs in parallel with onboarding paperwork.
Where can I find and apply to him specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to him specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles to find positions that match your specialization, experience level, and preferred work arrangement, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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