Health Information Management (HIM) Analyst (Full-time)

About PSMC:  

Pagosa Springs Medical Center has an attractive facility in a scenic town. PSMC is an independent, patient-centered facility, which opened its doors in 2008. The medical center operates both a hospital and an outpatient rural health clinic. PSMC is licensed for 11 inpatient beds and has board certified physicians caring for patients via our level IV trauma center. PSMC offers a range of specialty services including orthopedics, general surgery, pulmonology, oncology, infusion cardiology, and neurology. PSMC has an on-site lab and diagnostic imaging including MRI, CT, ultrasound, x-ray, and mammography together with an on-site radiologist and access to Colorado’s largest team of tele-radiologists. Our outpatient clinic is attached to the hospital and has 32 exam rooms for primary care services, behavioral health, and our specialty clinic services. Our Medical Wellness Building offers physical therapy and pain management. PSMC offers a 24/7 emergency department, EMS/ambulance, and inpatient ward.  

We foster a collaborative, team-oriented work environment and uphold our core values of Wholeness, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, and Respect (W-I-S-E-R). We are currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Health Information Management (HIM) Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting the integrity, accuracy, and security of patient health records, contributing directly to the quality and efficiency of care delivered at our facility. 

Your responsibilities will include reviewing and analyzing health records for completeness and compliance, ensuring accurate coding and data abstraction, assisting with release of information requests, and maintaining compliance with all applicable healthcare regulations, including HIPAA. You will work closely with clinical and administrative teams to resolve documentation discrepancies and support quality improvement initiatives. 

As a key member of our healthcare operations, this role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, a thorough understanding of medical terminology and healthcare documentation standards, and a commitment to data accuracy and patient privacy. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. 

About Our Community 

Pagosa Springs is not only a wonderful place to work, but also a wonderful place to live. Pagosans are warm and friendly people, proud of their community and proud of their medical center. The Pagosa Springs area boasts great public schools in addition to a variety of alternative education options. The region offers numerous recreational opportunities. Wolf Creek ski area is just 24 miles away and is surrounded by trails for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. Hiking, biking, ATV riding, hunting, boating, fly-fishing, and kayaking opportunities abound in the warmer months. Pagosa Springs is home to the world’s deepest geothermal hot spring and is located one hour east of Durango, CO and a short drive north of the New Mexico state line. 

Position Overview:   

The Analyst: HIM collects, analyzes and manages information documented in the electronic medical record. The analyst is responsible for: 

• Collection of health related data; 
• Analysis of health related data; 
• Compilation of data, statistics for reports and surveys; 
• Ensuring the medical records are complete and accurate; 
• Maintaining medical records in compliance with regulations, standards and policies and procedures; 
• Sending deficiency notifications to providers as needed; 
• Keeping department management informed about system data; and 
• Other departmental clerical duties. 

Successful candidates must demonstrate great attention to detail, ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of professionalism with providers, other hospital personnel, patients and other customers. 

• Base Compensation Range: $18.00 - $22.38 hourly, based on years of relevant experience rangin