HIM Document Imaging Tech, UMMC, Day

Job Requirements

• Timely retrieval and processing of appropriate patient charts from patient care areas.
• Prepares charts for scanning and indexing.
• Performs quality review to ensure high-quality scanning of patient records and loose documents.
• Completes and submits death certifications in accordance with state regulations.
• Acts in the capacity of other non-professional positions within the department when needed.

Principal Responsibilities And Tasks

• Performs chart preparation and scanning functions as outlined in the HIM Prep/Scan Guidelines.
• Reviews images scanned for accuracy after initial scanning.
• Identifies and rescans documents of poor quality.
• Ensures accurate indexing of documents to the correct patient contact serial number (CSN) and document location within the EMR.
• Splits and merges documents appropriately according to UMMS indexing guidelines.
• Appends and inserts pages/documents when and where appropriate, following UMMS guidelines.
• Validates completion and submits death certificates in accordance with state regulations.
• Facilitates completion of death certificates by the appropriate physician when needed.
• Communicates with funeral homes and coordinates the release of remains.
• Maintains expected productivity and quality standards.
• Completes and submits productivity reports on a weekly basis.
• Communicates any issues/concerns to the Team Leader or appropriate up-line timely and with clear detail.
• Affords assistance in training new staff.