Health Information Records Specialist (Scanning & Admin)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Lexington, KY seeks a Health Information Technician to manage health information. Duties include receipt, scanning, indexing, and quality control of records, ensuring correct patient linkage and confidentiality.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, requiring compliance with records standards and proper disposal procedures. Prior clerical or records experience and education beyond high school are considered.

Qualifications

• 1 year of general clerical/office experience.
• Completion of 2 years of education above high school in any field (Transcript required).
• Combination of education and experience may be used to meet totals.

Responsibilities

• Receipt, intake, scanning, indexing, quality control of health information.
• Scan documents electronically into databases (imaging).
• Ensure documents are linked to the correct patient record and maintain record integrity.
• Follow procedures for mailing and disposal of health information and protect confidentiality.
• Maintain an up-to-date master file of administrative circulars and publications.
• Perform computer-based record keeping, filing, retrieval, and clerical duties for health records.
• Work schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Clerical

Communications

Computer Skills

Information Management

Education

2 years of education beyond high school

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Lexington, KY seeks a Health Information Technician to manage health information. Duties include receipt, scanning, indexing, and quality control of records, ensuring correct patient linkage and confidentiality.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, requiring compliance with records standards and proper disposal procedures. Prior clerical or records experience and education beyond high school are considered.