Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Advocate Health is a nonprofit, integrated health system providing healthcare services across the United States. The HIM Record Retention Analyst will develop and maintain enterprise-wide record retention policies, interpret regulatory requirements, advise stakeholders, and oversee retention compliance, audits, training, and process improvements.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain enterprise-wide record retention policies and procedures in alignment with federal, state, and organizational standards
- Interpret and apply regulatory requirements to organizational practices, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation
- Serve as a subject matter expert, advising leadership and departments on retention strategies, compliance issues, and operational improvements
- Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Data Governance teams to establish and enforce retention schedules and destruction protocols
- Lead initiatives to improve record management processes, including technology enhancements and vendor oversight
- Exercise independent judgment in determining retention timelines, destruction schedules, and compliance strategies
- Monitor and audit retention practices to ensure adherence to organizational and regulatory standards
- Provide training and guidance to staff on record retention policies and compliance requirements
Skills
- Associate's degree required or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 4 years in Health Information Management, compliance, or related regulatory roles
- Advanced knowledge of federal, state, and regulatory requirements for health information management
- Ability to interpret complex regulations and apply them to organizational policies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment
- Excellent communication and presentation skills influence stakeholders and leadership
- Normal office environment with extended computer use
- Occasional travel for compliance audits and vendor oversight
- Bachelor's degree preferred in Health Information Management or related field
- Experience in policy development and enterprise compliance programs
Benefits
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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