HIM Doc Imaging Tech, CRMC Day

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; La Plata (MD); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking an HIM Clerk responsible for timely retrieval and processing of patient charts, scanning for indexing, and maintaining high quality records. The role includes death certificate filing per state regulations, with potential cross-functional support within the department.

The position requires a high school diploma and may benefit from prior hospital medical records imaging experience or quality analysis work.

Formación

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• One year performing document imaging in a hospital medical record department preferred.
• Previous experience in hospital medical record department or similar medical office setting with additional experience in quality analysis or similar position is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Performs chart preparation and scanning per HIM Prep/Scan Guidelines.
• Reviews scanned images for accuracy after initial scanning and rescans as needed.
• Indexes documents to the correct patient CSN and location within the EMR; assigns document type and manages splits/merges.
• Reviews daily electronic work lists and ensures timely processing of all items.
• Validates completion and submits death certificates per state regulations; coordinates with physicians and funeral homes as needed.

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Job Requirements

Responsible for timely retrieval and processing of appropriate patient charts from patient care areas. Prepares charts for scanning and indexing. Performs quality review to ensure that all patient records and loose documents are scanned with the highest level of quality possible. Performs activities associated with the completion, registration, and timely filing of death certifications in accordance with state regulations. Acts in the capacity of other non-professional positions within the department when needed.

Overview

Job Requirements

Responsible for timely retrieval and processing of appropriate patient charts from patient care areas. Prepares charts for scanning and indexing. Performs quality review to ensure that all patient records and loose documents are scanned with the highest level of quality possible. Performs activities associated with the completion, registration, and timely filing of 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

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

• Performs chart preparation and scanning functions as outlined in the HIM Prep/Scan Guidelines.
• Reviews images scanned for accuracy after initial scanning. Identifies documents that are of poor quality and rescan as necessary. Ensures that all scanned documents are positioned correctly and adjust those that are not correct.
• Performs indexing process with accuracy by ensuring documents are indexed to the correct patient contact serial number (CSN), and correct document location within the EMR. Assigns each document to the correct document type and verify that bar-coded documents are correctly indexed. Identifies when it is appropriate to split and merge documents. Performs the splits and merges correctly. Appends and inserts pages/documents when and where appropriate, and according to UMMS indexing guidelines.
• Reviews assigned electronic work lists daily and ensures timely processing of all work items on work lists.
• Validate completion and submit death certificates in accordance with state regulations. When needed, facilitate completion of the death certificate by the appropriate physician. Communicate with funeral homes and coordinate the release of remains.
• Perform technical processing tasks to include Release of Information coverage.
• 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. Assists in training new staff.

Work Experience

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent required.

Experience

• None

Licensures/Certifications

• None

Preferred

Education

• One years performing document imaging in a hospital medical record department. Previous experience in hospital medical record department or similar medical office setting with additional experience in quality analysis or similar position.

Experience

Licensures/Certifications