HIMS Technician

. Maintain and preserve confidential electronic health records .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJunior💰 $19 - $28 per hourWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain and preserve confidential electronic health records
Perform HIMS functions including record completion, transcription coordination, document imaging, release of information, and providing services and information to physicians and staff
Conduct routine releases of health information in accordance with company policy and state and federal laws
Review and analyze health information for provider completion and record deficiencies using electronic health record tools
Maintain deficiency data in the Electronic Medical Record
Provide HIMS customer service and assistance to patients, vendors, providers, ancillary staff, and other departments via in-person interactions, telephone, email, or other channels
Coordinate birth registrations with State recording processes
Scan documents and perform quality control and validation to ensure images are uploaded to the correct electronic health record visit and meet productivity standards
Perform current and retrospective reviews of scanned documents through the certification process
Assist with basic transcription issues and requests
Provide training for Dragon/voice recognition applications
Assist patients with portal enrollment
Perform merges and combines in the EHR
Answer telephones and perform other duties assigned by HIMS leadership
Work independently under regular supervision while engaging with the virtual team

What you’ll need

Knowledge of health information practices and principles demonstrated through one or more years of post-high-school education in medical records and information systems OR high school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge OR one or more years of experience working with medical records and/or health information management
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written formats
Ability to inspect, read, and analyze written material
Ability to perform multiple tasks and organize and prioritize work
Good judgment, initiative, problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork skills
Strong technical skills using software applications and databases
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Proficiency accessing and utilizing applicable EHR systems and other HIMS department applications
Candidates must reside in one of the listed states: AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NY, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY
Preferred: current enrollment in an RHIT or RHIA program
Preferred: background using medical terminology for the assigned area
Additional related education and/or experience preferred

Comp & perks