Job Description
The HIM Analyst is tasked with the responsibility of validating, processing and sending copies of medical records for all Atlantic Health facilities, including Atlantic Medical Group, Primary Care Partners and Atlantic Health Partners. Is responsible for processing all releases in a timely and efficient manner ensuring accuracy and providing customers with the highest quality product and customer service.
The HIM Analyst must have strong knowledge of release of information guidelines per State and Federal Laws. Upholds Security and Confidentiality guidelines for record access and review. Observe all policies regarding the patient’s Right to Privacy, confidentiality of medical records and the legal interest of the hospital and medical staff.
Courteously answers the telephone for both internal and external customers.
Retrieves, sorts and stamps all incoming mail in preparation for logging and invoicing. Retrieves faxes and places the faxed documents with the daily mail in chronological order in preparation for processing.
Logs all release of medical information in the ROI tracking system to indicate the requestor, address, date sent, and the type of documents sent.
Password protects all electronic media. Certifies medical records as requested/needed.
Process in person requests during hours of operation, along with validate identity.
Create and prepare all Radiology discs requested.
Create and release any requested records via MyChart
Process any Proxy requests
Process requests on PFS workqueue along with all other work queues in the tracking system
If applicable, process incoming checks and validates the medical record in either printed or
electronic media form prior to final release.
Tracks and orders office supplies for the department.
Forwards all questionable request for release of information to HIM Supervisor prior to any release of information.
External/Internal Audits – Build batch, provide charts to reviewer
Denial Tracking- Processes all requests for medical records for DRG/Medical Necessity review; e.g. Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial, etc. with 100% accuracy. Also logs these requests in the audit/denial tracking system. Works closely with Supervisor, Coding on processing results/findings as well as with Physician Advisors on appeals.
Education:
• Associate degree in Health Information or bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, or High School diploma with experience working in healthcare. AHIMA credential is preferred.
Preferred:
• Two years of relevant experience in a healthcare setting working with electronic medical record systems. Preferred experience in release of information.
At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:
- Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
- Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
- Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
- Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
- Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
- Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
- Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
- Atlantic Medical Group
- Atlantic Visiting Nurse
- Atlantic Mobile Health
- Atlantic Rehabilitation
We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.
We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:
- Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For."
- Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the “World’s Best Hospitals” in 2026.
- Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings.
- Atlantic Health scored four “A” grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
- Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
- Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare – 2026.
- Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.
- Named by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.
- Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.
Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
Team Member Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
EEO STATEMENT
Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran