HIM Document Imaging Technician

Ochsner Health • Shreveport, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This job is responsible for accurately organizing, prepping and scanning paper medical records. The technician views and determines which documents are true and legal records and preps and scans the documents into patients’ electronic record following established guidelines. Ochsner Health is a leading not-for-profit healthcare provider in the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 46 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers. For 12 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Ochsner as the No. 1 hospital in Louisiana. Additionally, Ochsner Children’s has been recognized as the No. 1 hospital for kids in Louisiana for three consecutive years. Ochsner inspires healthier lives and stronger communities through a combination of standard-setting expertise, quality and connection not found anywhere else in the region. In 2023, Ochsner Health cared for more than 1.5 million people from every state in the nation and 65 countries. Ochsner’s workforce includes more than 38,000 dedicated team members and over 4,700 employed and affiliated physicians. Ochsner Health is proud to be an Employer of Choice, having been ranked one of Newsweek's list of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity of 2024, listed by Becker's Healthcare as 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare, awarded Culture Awards for Purpose and Values and Healthcare Industry by Top Workplace, ranked as a 2023 Top Workplace in the USA, awarded Top Work Places 2023 for six consecutive years by The Times-Picayune, earned 2022-2023 Great Place to Work Certification™, and named to Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families 2023.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3 years' relevant experience or Associates or Bachelor's degree
• Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

• Prepares documents for scanning concurrently and/or post discharge prior to beginning the scanning process.
• Scans documents post discharge and ensures that all documents are feeding properly.
• Indexes each record or batch type, concurrently and/or post discharge, according to established indexing procedures.
• Reconciles and organizes paper documents.
• Performs other day-to-day operational assignments as needed.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• Maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees