Imaging Specialist - M-F - 7:00A - 3:30P

Med Metrix•Arlington, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Imaging Specialist will ensure all patient encounters are received and prepared for scanning in an accurate and timely manner. Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines and the ability to work with physicians and other healthcare providers is essential. The hours for this position are M - F - 7:00A - 3:30P. Employees are required to rotate 1 major and 2 minor holidays per year. Rotating weekends. Fully Onsite in Arlington, VA.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent is required.
At least 2 years' experience in a medical record department required.
Previous medical record experience required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate well at all levels of the organization.
Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results oriented.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
Gracious and welcoming personality for customer service interaction.
Must possess a smart-phone or electronic device capable of downloading applications, for multifactor authentication and security purposes.

Responsibilities

Verify receipt of all inpatient and outpatient discharged records utilizing reconciliation measures and following up on missing records to ensure they are received in a timely manner.
Prep paper charts for scanning, confirming patient name, medical record number, and account number on every page.
Repair forms as needed (torn, wrinkled, folded, dog-eared).
Remove all staples and paper clips to ensure the integrity of the legal medical record.
Identify and separate multi-part forms prior to scanning the original.
Copy all damaged documents so that they are fed through the scanner without difficulty.
Scan all paper documents within each medical record.
Troubleshoot repairs and perform routine maintenance of scanners, including replacing and ordering parts, taking appropriate action when the scanner is not working properly, and cleaning the scanner.
Maintain daily scanning logs and weekly reports of activity for data collection.
Train new staff and promote teamwork while providing assistance to customers.
Serve as a resource for other members of the organization in regards to policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
Use, protect, and disclose patients’ protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards.
Understand and comply with Information Security and HIPAA policies and procedures at all times.
Limit viewing of PHI to the absolute minimum as necessary to perform assigned duties.