Health Info Mgmt Clerk Imaging
Summary
Digitizes documents into the EMR, verifies patient and encounter information, indexes records, and reviews scans for legibility and completeness. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; 1–2 years in HIM or an office setting is preferred.
Highlights
- Experience
- Preferred 1–2 years in Health Information Management or office setting
- Education
- High school or equivalent
- Reports To
- HIM Director and Supervisor
- Type
- Full-Time
- Department
- Health Information Management
Job description
Job Description
Under the direction of the Health Information Management (HIM) Director and Supervisor, the HIM Document Imaging Specialist is responsible for accurately digitizing documentation into the electronic medical record (EMR) timely and in accordance with organizational policies. The role verifies patient and encounter information, indexes documents to the appropriate record and document type, and reviews scanned images for legibility, completeness, and orientation. Consistent with departmental guidelines, supports timely access to information, maintains confidentiality and follows procedures for secure document handling, storage, retention, and disposal. Achieves established imaging quality and productivity standards to support an accurate and accessible electronic medical record.
Experience and Skills
Preferred experience: 1–2 years in Health Information Management or office setting.
Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently, effectively and efficiently with co-workers, physicians, internal departments and customers. Ability to navigate computer or electronic systems. Must be able to maintain confidentiality. Familiarity with Microsoft applications.
Licensure/Certifications: NA
Education Required: High school or equivalent.