HIM Doc Imaging Tech - UMMC, Day

University of Maryland Medical System•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

The HIM Doc Imaging Tech retrieves and processes patient charts from patient care areas, prepares charts for scanning and indexing, and reviews scanned records for quality and accuracy. The role indexes documents to the correct patient contact serial number and location in the electronic medical record, assigns document types, and performs document splits, merges, appends, and inserts according to UMMS guidelines. The technician also processes electronic work lists, completes and submits death certificates in accordance with state regulations, and may coordinate with physicians and funeral homes regarding certificate completion and release of remains. Additional duties include technical processing tasks such as Release of Information coverage, meeting productivity and quality standards, submitting weekly productivity reports, communicating issues to department leadership, and assisting with training new staff.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
No prior experience required.

Nice To Haves

One year performing document imaging in a hospital medical record department.
Previous experience in a hospital medical record department or similar medical office setting, with additional experience in quality analysis or a similar position.

Responsibilities

Retrieve and process appropriate patient charts from patient care areas in a timely manner.
Prepare charts for scanning and indexing according to HIM Prep/Scan Guidelines.
Review scanned images for accuracy and quality, rescan poor-quality documents, and correct document positioning.
Index documents to the correct patient contact serial number and location in the EMR; assign document types and verify barcode indexing.
Identify and correctly perform document splits, merges, appends, and inserts according to UMMS indexing guidelines.
Review assigned electronic work lists daily and process all work items in a timely manner.
Validate completion and submit death certificates in accordance with state regulations; facilitate physician completion when needed.
Communicate with funeral homes and coordinate the release of remains.
Perform technical processing tasks, including Release of Information coverage.
Maintain productivity and quality standards and submit weekly productivity reports.
Communicate issues and concerns promptly and clearly to the Team Leader or appropriate up-line.
Assist in training new staff.
Act in the capacity of other non-professional departmental positions when needed.