Medical Records Scanning Clerk - PRN

Mitchell County Regional Health Center • Osage, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for converting physical patient charts into digital Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems. The position ensures that all historical paper documentation is accurately digitized, indexed, and organized for easy retrieval by healthcare providers while maintaining strict compliance with privacy laws.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Exceptional precision is necessary to catch missing pages or indexing errors
• Familiarity with EHR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner) and standard office equipment like high-volume scanners
• Basic understanding of clinical terms to properly categorize documents (e.g., distinguishing between a discharge summary and a lab report)
• Ability to manage large backlogs of paperwork and maintain a systematic workflow
• Capability to sit for long periods and occasionally lift boxes of records (often up to 25–50 lbs)
• Familiarity with computer applications in healthcare
• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of people of diverse backgrounds

Responsibilities

• Converting physical patient charts into digital Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
• Ensuring all historical paper documentation is accurately digitized, indexed, and organized for easy retrieval by healthcare providers
• Maintaining strict compliance with privacy laws

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED