HIM Document Imaging Technician

University of Maryland Medical System • Easton, MD

10h • $17 - $22

About The Position

Overview Responsible for timely retrieval and processing of appropriate patient charts from patient care areas. Prepares charts for scanning and indexing. Performs quality review to ensure that all patient records and loose documents are scanned with the highest level of quality possible. Performs activities associated with the completion, registration, and timely filing of death certifications in accordance with state regulations. Acts in the capacity of other non-professional positions within the department when needed.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Strong leadership, analytical and organizational skills; filing systems; ability to prioritize workloads; meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure; excellent customer service skills; general office procedures; ability to problem solve and work with minimal supervision; familiar with basic medical terminology; computer experience; typing ability; familiar with dictation/transcription systems; familiar with state requirement regarding birth certificate processing.

Nice To Haves

• One year of previous experience in hospital medical record department or similar medical office setting with additional experience in quality analysis or similar position.
• Two years performing document imaging in a hospital medical record department preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs chart preparation and scanning functions as outlined in the HIM Prep/Scan Guidelines.
• Review images scanned for accuracy after initial scanning.
• Identifies documents that are of poor quality and rescans them as necessary.
• Ensures that all scanned documents are positioned correctly and adjust those that are not correct.
• Performs indexing process with accuracy by ensuring documents are indexed to the correct patient contact serial number (CSN), and correct document location within the EMR.
• Assign each document to the correct document type and verify that bar-coded documents are correctly indexed.
• Identifies when it is appropriate to split and merge documents. Performs the splits and merges correctly.
• Appends and inserts pages/documents when and where appropriate, and according to UMMS indexing guidelines.
• Reviews assigned electronic work lists daily and ensures timely processing of all work items on work lists.
• Validate completion and submit death certificates in accordance with state regulations.
• When needed, facilitate the completion of the death certificate by the appropriate physician.
• Communicate with funeral homes and coordinate the release of remains.
• Perform technical processing tasks to include Release of Information coverage.
• Maintains expected productivity and quality standards. Completes and submits productivity reports on a weekly basis.
• Communicate any issues/concerns to the Team Leader or appropriate up-line timely and with clear detail.
• Assists in training new staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees