Medical Records Scanning Clerk - Temporary - St. Ansgar
Mitchell County Regional Health Center•St Ansgar, IA
•Onsite
About The Position
This role is responsible for converting physical patient charts into digital Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems. The Medical Records Scanning Clerk 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 is typically required.
- 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.
- Accurately digitizing, indexing, and organizing historical paper documentation.
- Ensuring easy retrieval of digitized records by healthcare providers.
- Maintaining strict compliance with privacy laws.
Benefits
- Increases with experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
