Document Imaging Specialist for VA Records & OCR

Jamison Professional Services; Montgomery Village (MD); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Jamison Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a General Clerk (Document Specialist) in Montgomery Village, MD to prepare Records Before the Agency (RBAs) for VA Court appeals. The role involves organizing electronic records, OCR-enabled PDFs, indexing, and secure uploading to VA networks.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years of computer experience, and proficiency with Windows and PDF tooling. Start date December 2026; hourly rate $18.03 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least three years of computer experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, application configuration, and advanced workstation procedures.
• Hands-on experience using PDF editing software to combine and reorder documents, add page numbers, create indexes, apply OCR to make scanned pages searchable, and optimize large PDF files.
• Training in document imaging, OCR, scanner technology, scanner driver installation, and digital image formats.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve electronic claims records from authorized VA systems, primarily VBMS.
• Organize records in reverse chronological order and verify that the appealed Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision is included.
• Merge, index, paginate, and optimize documents into a single searchable PDF using OCR and VA formatting standards.
• Review completed files for accuracy, completeness, legibility, and correct pagination before uploading them to the designated secure VA network location.
• Prepare amended and expedited records, incorporate additional documents, and update pagination and indexing as needed.
• Produce and label CDs or DVDs and prepare printed, bound copies when requested. Assist with tracking physical deliveries and confirming receipt.
• Protect sensitive claims records and report records that appear to belong to another claimant, as well as suspected privacy or security incidents.

Skills

Windows OS

Document imaging

PDF editing

OCR

Indexing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PDF editing software

Job description

Jamison Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a General Clerk (Document Specialist) in Montgomery Village, MD to prepare Records Before the Agency (RBAs) for VA Court appeals. The role involves organizing electronic records, OCR-enabled PDFs, indexing, and secure uploading to VA networks.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years of computer experience, and proficiency with Windows and PDF tooling. Start date December 2026; hourly rate $18.03 plus benefits.