> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1152002-him-specialist](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1152002-him-specialist). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # HIM - Specialist - **Company:** UnityPoint Health - **Location:** Sioux City, IA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Office, Electronic Medical Records - **Published:** July 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gcwadp ## About the Role + High school or GED equivalent required. + Associates degree in Health Science or Medical Terminology preferred. Experience: + Previous experience in a hospital/clinic setting or experience with electronic health records or other related office experience or customer service experience. + Prefer three (3+) years of experience with an electronic health record or prior Release of Information experience. License(s)/Certification(s): + Prefer RHIT, RHIA or CRIS Certification, but not required. ## Description + Prepare medical information to fulfill requests from or for patients, family members, insurance companies, attorneys, court orders/subpoenas, physicians and/or their office staff, other health care facilities and other third parties in accordance with facility policy and procedures in addition to state and federal laws. Responsible for notifying appropriate UnityPoint Health areas of any court order/subpoena related to the organization or its employees. + Log and fulfill requests or submits request to approved release of information vendor for fulfillment. + Completes invoice for appropriate requestors and follows up on requests for payment when fulfilled by the facility staff. + Responsible for receipt and validation of a properly executed HIPAA compliant authorization and/or request. + Collaborate with appropriate functional departments and staff to investigate and resolve issues related to documents, MPI, and other HIPAA requests such as accounting for disclosures. + Prioritize and respond to release of information requests within required timeframes + Perform self-quality checks to assure record completeness, accuracy of the release, confidentiality and proper invoicing. Meets measures as determined and required for job productivity, quality and performance improvement. + Maintains confidentiality of all patient and facility information processed. ## Related Articles - [How should you format your IT resume?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/68-how-should-you-format-your-it-resume) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)