Health Information Management Assistant
Ascension
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Description
- Own the data lifecycle: Analyze, process, and organize health information to ensure every record is complete, accurate, and compliant.
- Solve data puzzles: Audit both electronic and manual entries, proactively identifying and resolving any discrepancies to protect data integrity.
- Facilitate secure information sharing: Manage release-of-information requests with strict adherence to regulatory standards, keeping patients and providers safely informed.
- Support the medical coding pipeline: Perform the critical clerical and technical duties that keep our coding processes running smoothly.
Qualifications
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
- Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
Additional Preferences:
- 1+ years administrative experience
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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About this role
Ascension's Health Information Management Assistant role centers on maintaining the integrity and compliance of patient health records across electronic and manual systems. You'll audit data entries, resolve discrepancies, process release-of-information requests according to regulatory requirements, and handle the clerical and technical work that supports the medical coding function. This is hands-on data stewardship work where accuracy and attention to detail directly protect patient privacy and enable care coordination.
The position requires a high school diploma or one year of directly relevant experience, with administrative background preferred. You'll work full-time in the Nashville office within Ascension, a large nonprofit Catholic health system known for prioritizing associate development and workplace culture. If you're detail-oriented, comfortable with both digital and paper-based processes, and interested in healthcare operations from the records management side, this entry-level path offers a foundation in health information workflows.
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