HIM Generalist

Job Description Summary

Join our team as a Health Information Management (HIM) Generalist, where you will play an important role in maintaining the accuracy, security, and integrity of patient health records. In this position, you will support multiple HIM functions including record completion, release of information, and document management while helping ensure the electronic health record is maintained according to regulatory and organizational standards. This is a great opportunity for someone beginning a career in healthcare administration or health information management who enjoys working with data, supporting team operations, and learning multiple HIM workflows.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC001488 LAN - Health Information Management (LMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-17

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

The HIM Generalist reports to the HIM Director and Team Lead and supports the mission of Health Information Management by ensuring the accuracy, integrity, security, and availability of the electronic health record (EHR). This role provides complex operational support within HIM and is cross-trained to perform multiple HIM functions.

The HIM Generalist serves as a subject matter expert in core HIM workflows, including record completion, release of information, and document management. This position also assists in identifying staff learning needs, supporting operational activities, and contributing to performance improvement initiatives during a designated shift. The role includes coaching peers and sharing knowledge to strengthen team performance and compliance with HIM standards.

                             

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational support for multiple Health Information Management workflows.

• Serve as a subject matter expert for processes such as:

  • Record completion

  • Release of Information (ROI)

  • Document management

  • Electronic health record maintenance

• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, confidentiality, and availability of health records.

• Assist with identifying staff training and development needs.

• Monitor operational activities and support performance improvement initiatives.

• Provide coaching, guidance, and knowledge transfer to HIM peers and staff.

• Support workflow coverage across HIM functions as needed.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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