HIM Specialist/UKHC

Job Title
HIM Specialist/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE53730

Working Title
HIM Specialist

Department Name
H3997:EVPHA Information Technology

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
06

Salary Range
$16.20-24.82/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

HS

Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

4 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); and occasionally lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs.; standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; and some job-related travel (less than 10% of time).

Shift

Days (potential for occasional nights, weekends, and/or holidays dependent upon department business needs.)

Job Summary

Responsible for Patient Health Record management, collaboration across the enterprise and outside to meet patient, healthcare and provider needs. Maintains accuracy of the patient healthcare record through accurate scanning and assignment of provider deficiencies. Responds to requests for audits and release of information following all HIPAA, governmental regulatory, enterprise and departmental policies, and Joint Commission standards.

Please note: Effective 7/1/2026, this position will be titled HIM Representative and will report through Information Technology Services in Beyond Blue.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Electronic medical records (EMR), general medical records, and releases of information (ROIs).

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Experience working with electronic medical records (EMR), releases of information (ROIs), and general medical records is preferred.

Deadline to Apply
03/30/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.