What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. HIM Specialist position at Generations Behavioral Health?
Company Description Generations Behavioral Health is an acute, short-term inpatient behavioral health hospital serving adult and geriatric patients experiencing mental illness and substance use disorders. The organization provides care in state-of-the-art facilities designed to support safety, dignity, and recovery. Multidisciplinary teams of nursing staff, physicians, and administrative professionals work collaboratively to deliver high-quality, evidence-based treatment. Generations Behavioral Health emphasizes strong clinical outcomes and a supportive environment for both patients and team members.
Role Description The Sr. HIM Specialist is a full-time, on-site role based in Youngstown, OH, responsible for overseeing health information management processes to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant patient records. Daily tasks include reviewing clinical documentation for completeness, coding diagnoses and procedures in accordance with regulatory and payer requirements, and monitoring record integrity throughout the patient care cycle. The Sr. HIM Specialist coordinates chart assembly, analysis, and retention, and responds to requests for medical records while protecting patient confidentiality and following HIPAA guidelines. This role collaborates with clinical and administrative teams to support quality improvement, audit readiness, and data reporting, and may assist with training staff on documentation standards and HIM policies.
Qualifications
- Health information management expertise, including medical record analysis, maintenance, and release-of-information processes.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, behavioral health documentation, and regulatory standards (e.g., HIPAA, Joint Commission, CMS).
- Proficiency in coding and classification systems (e.g., ICD-10, CPT) and experience working with EHR systems.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced inpatient setting.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with clinical, administrative, and billing teams.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or related field; RHIT, RHIA, or similar credential preferred.
- Previous experience in an inpatient behavioral health or acute care environment is strongly beneficial.