University Health KC

Release of Information Specialist I

University Health KC  •  Kansas City, MO (Onsite)  •  13 hours ago
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Release of Information Specialist I

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

University Health Truman Medical Center

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

Release of Information UHTMC

Position Type

Full time

Work Schedule

8:00AM - 4:30PM

Hours Per Week

40

Job Description

As a Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist I, you’ll be one of the behind-the-scenes heroes who help make excellent patient care possible. You’ll keep medical records secure, accurate, and organized — all while supporting doctors, nurses, billing teams, and patients alike.

From protecting privacy to powering research and supporting billing, your work keeps the hospital running smoothly. You’ll also be a key part of a friendly and collaborative HIM team — working alongside Specialists II–IV, supervisors, and other departments to keep things moving forward with a positive spirit.

If you’re a detail-driven problem solver who loves helping people, staying organized, and keeping things confidential — we’d love to meet you!

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Be the guardian of patient health records — ensuring they’re accurate, secure, and handled with care.
  • Support smooth communication between departments by managing requests for medical records.
  • Stay sharp on HIPAA, Joint Commission, CMS rules, and hospital policies — you’ll be our compliance champ.
  • Keep the digital world in order by using EMRs and other tools (scanners, copiers, email, Outlook, etc.).
  • Help the team analyze data for quality improvement and patient safety projects.
  • Provide kind, responsive, and professional customer service to patients, families, and colleagues.
  • Pitch in wherever needed to keep our HIM department running like a well-oiled machine.

What You Bring to the Table:

Must-Haves:

✅ High school diploma or equivalent

✅ Friendly and professional communication skills — written, spoken, and everything in between

✅ Great attention to detail and a love for staying organized

✅ Ability to juggle tasks and deadlines with ease

✅ Problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn

✅ Comfort with tech: Outlook, Word, PDFs, scanners, faxes, and other office gear

✅ Understanding of privacy rules and the importance of keeping patient info confidential

Nice-to-Haves (Bonus Points!):

✨ Experience with Cerner or Oracle EMR systems

✨ College-level medical terminology course (or equivalent knowledge)

✨ Speak, read, or write a second language

✨ AHIMA credentials (RHIT, RHIA, or micro-credentials)

Why You’ll Love It Here:

  • You’ll join a passionate, supportive HIM team
  • Every day is different — but always meaningful
  • You’ll help improve lives by managing the information that powers patient care
  • You’ll work in an environment that values respect, teamwork, and growth

Ready to bring your skills and your smile?

Apply today and become a vital part of our Health Information Management team!

University Health KC

About University Health KC

University Health (UH) has all the things you expect from a great health system. With two acute care academic hospital locations, the largest, most comprehensive behavioral health program in the area, a long-term care facility and multiple primary care practices, UH provides the highest quality care – from routine screenings to the most complicated cases. We are the primary teaching hospital for the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, so our doctors are academic specialists who teach tomorrow’s doctors the very latest updates.

University Health Truman Medical Center, our downtown campus, is one of the busiest Level One Trauma Center in the city. Providers offer the full range of services with specialties in chronic disease management, high risk pregnancy and sleep disorders along with the state-of-the art Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Center.

University Health 1, located at 2101 Charlotte Street is an outpatient care and day-surgery center, with sixteen clinics including Sabates Eye Center, Plastic Surgery, Hernia repair and Medical Imaging with Siemens 3D Mammography.

At University Health 2, 2211 Charlotte St, providers offer Primary and Women's Care.

In eastern Jackson County, University Health Lakewood Medical Center sits on 300 acres of beautiful wooded grounds. We are a community hospital providing the continuum of care— from emergency medicine to a nationally-certified orthopaedic joint replacement program — as well as The Family Birthplace, We have several family medical care centers and a radiology center, Medical Imaging Eastland, that provides the latest in technology and specialized breast cancer care.

Mission

University Health is an academic health center providing accessible, state-of-the-art quality healthcare to our community regardless of the ability to pay.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Kansas City, MO
Year Founded
1962
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