Health Info Mgmt Clerk Imaging

NKC Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

NKC Health is seeking an HIM Document Imaging Specialist to digitize patient documents into the EMR, verify information, and index records accurately. The role emphasizes confidentiality and adherence to secure handling and retention policies.

Responsibilities include reviewing scanned images for quality and orientation, supporting timely access to information, and maintaining productivity standards in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years in Health Information Management or office setting preferred.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Microsoft applications; ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Digitize documentation into the EMR in a timely and accurate manner.
• Verify patient and encounter information and index documents to the correct record and document type.
• Review scanned images for legibility, completeness and orientation.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow procedures for secure document handling, storage, retention and disposal.
• Support timely access to information and ensure imaging quality and productivity standards.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Independence

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

Job Description

Under the direction of the Health Information Management (HIM) Director and Supervisor, the HIM Document Imaging Specialist is responsible for accurately digitizing documentation into the electronic medical record (EMR) timely and in accordance with organizational policies. The role verifies patient and encounter information, indexes documents to the appropriate record and document type, and reviews scanned images for legibility, completeness, and orientation. Consistent with departmental guidelines, supports timely access to information, maintains confidentiality and follows procedures for secure document handling, storage, retention, and disposal. Achieves established imaging quality and productivity standards to support an accurate and accessible electronic medical record.

Experience and Skills

Preferred experience: 1–2 years in Health Information Management or office setting.

Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently, effectively and efficiently with co-workers, physicians, internal departments and customers. Ability to navigate computer or electronic systems. Must be able to maintain confidentiality. Familiarity with Microsoft applications.

Licensure/Certificat ions: NA

Education

Required: High school or equivalent.