Document Imaging Specialist

About the role

This position supports the imaging and birth registration processes at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission and South Overland Park.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all pages have the appropriate patient identification and form identification barcode.
• Reviews the paper record against the electronic document to verify image quality and identify missing documents.
• Verifies and validates image/document errors and makes necessary changes as needed.
• Utilizes designated discharge log on units to verify receipt of all records.
• Processes all loose documents in a timely manner.
• Retrieves and scans discharged records from all units, outpatient departments, and emergency departments, and prepares them for transport (may be required to travel to other facilities in the division).
• Performs near-time scanning of all active and discharge patient records on nursing units.
• Maintains productivity and quality levels in accordance with current standards.
• Communicates any record discrepancies or irregularities to leadership.
• Adheres to the defined schedule and expectations as determined by health information management.
• Maintains the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Communicates effectively with nursing and ancillary staff regarding inquiries on the location of records and/or missing records.

Requirements

• Intermediate computer skills including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to communicate verbally with all levels of associates, management, physicians, patients and their families, and other customers.
• Critical thinking and detailed work skills.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks and maintain focus.
• Ability to retain information and maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to set priorities and exercise independent judgment.
• Proven record of providing excellent customer service & ability to contribute to team goals.
• Ability to understand and prepare complex written materials, including spelling and grammar.
• Maintains the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently in an onsite role.
• Strong emphasis on organizational skills and strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Knowledgeable of security and confidentiality requirements pertaining to protected health information.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equiv.
• Technical/Vocational School preferred.
• Field Of Study in business, healthcare, or related field, with some emphasis in typing, filing, medical terminology and/or previous experience in HIM or general office procedures.

Skills

• Intermediate computer skills including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to communicate verbally with all levels of associates, management, physicians, patients and their families, and other customers.
• Critical thinking and detailed work skills.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks and maintain focus.
• Ability to retain information and maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to set priorities and exercise independent judgment.
• Proven record of providing excellent customer service & ability to contribute to team goals.
• Ability to understand and prepare complex written materials, including spelling and grammar.
• Maintains the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently in an onsite role.
• Strong emphasis on organizational skills and strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Knowledgeable of security and confidentiality requirements pertaining to protected health information.

Benefits

Includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, and more.

Pay

$17.40 - $27.84 per hour.

Schedule

Full time, day shift.