Digital Medical Records Imaging Specialist

Forrest General Hospital; Picayune (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Forrest General Hospital in Picayune, MS is seeking an HIM Specialist responsible for retrieving, preparing, scanning, and indexing medical record documentation into the EMR, ensuring patient identification data integrity for digital storage and quick clinical retrieval.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to handle high-volume tasks, adherence to HIPAA guidelines, and collaboration with leadership, clinicians, and staff; prior EMR/document imaging experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in HIM preferred.
• Experience in a medical office, hospital setting, or high-volume digital imaging/archiving role preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) or document imaging software preferred.
• Working knowledge of HIM Department operations and HIPAA guidelines.
• Microsoft Office suite proficiency in Excel and Word preferred.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve, prepare, scan, and index medical records into the EMR.
• Ensure patient identification data integrity and proper document placement for digital storage and retrieval.
• Operate scanners to digitize records with high quality images.
• Verify scans for clarity and attach to correct patient accounts.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and comply with regulations.
• Interact professionally with leadership, clinicians, staff and patients.
• Troubleshoot scanners and report issues to leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Excel

Word

EMR familiarity

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in HIM

Tools

EMR software

Document imaging software

Production scanners

Job description

Forrest General Hospital in Picayune, MS is seeking an HIM Specialist responsible for retrieving, preparing, scanning, and indexing medical record documentation into the EMR, ensuring patient identification data integrity for digital storage and quick clinical retrieval.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to handle high-volume tasks, adherence to HIPAA guidelines, and collaboration with leadership, clinicians, and staff; prior EMR/document imaging experience preferred.