Location Scranton, PA Job Category Health Information Management Schedule Days Work Type Full time Department Medical Records Preparation & Processing Team Date posted 07/06/2026 Job ID R-98527

Job Summary

The Health Information Management (HIM) Health Records Analyst manages patient data within the healthcare facility, ensuring the accuracy, organization, and security of health records. Additionally, this position provides reasonable assurance to the organization that patient care and satisfaction remain a priority within the day-to-day operations. This is achieved by compiling, processing, maintaining, and sustaining medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system.

Job Duties

• Learns the fundamentals of health records and health information management (HIM).
• Learns the terminal digit order filing system to appropriately locate historical paper and microfilmed medical records as requested.
• Develops a general understanding of Epic Chart Desk.
• Develops an understanding of policies/procedure documented in the systems policy repository specific to job role.
• Processes health records as applicable (i.e. paper medical record scanning, adoption cases, chart destruction/retention, unidentified patient assignment/merges, date of death processing, medical record assignment, etc.).
• Answers phone calls, satisfies requests, and relays messages as associated with the role.
• Develops an understanding of scanning methodologies (ex. HIM scans, Fax Image Management System (FIMS), Clinic scanning etc.).
• Develops a familiarity of all areas of HIM/locations and the role each team plays.
• Learns what a duplicate medical record is, how to identify/report, etc.
• General understanding of chart corrections, to appropriately direct callers and assist as needed.

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

• Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and degree obtained (Associate’s Degree = 2 years; Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years)

Position Details

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Skills

Medical Records Management; Medical Records Systems; Communication; Data Entry; Working Independently; Teamwork; Flexibility

About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org( opens in new window) or connect with us on Facebook( opens in new window), Instagram( opens in new window), LinkedIn( opens in new window) and Twitter( opens in new window).

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Our Vision & Values

Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

Our Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.