Medical Records Imaging & Indexing Specialist

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System in New Jersey is seeking a Medical Records Clerk to manage daily retrieval, reconciliation, scanning, and indexing of medical records with accuracy and timeliness.

You will work closely with coders and unit staff, monitor Master Patient Index integrity, report duplications and workflow delays, handle loose documents, and assist departments in navigating the electronic medical record.

Qualifications

• Some college and HIM experience preferred.
• Computer knowledge essential, preferably in a healthcare environment.
• Standard office equipment proficient.
• Must possess strong analytical and concentration skills, be detail oriented, and have the ability to accept and adjust to change.
• Must demonstrate a willingness to learn, to accept constructive feedback and to strive for excellence.
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to relate to peers, visitors, physicians and hospital personnel in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for daily communication with file clerks for retrieval and reconciliation of medical records using discharged reports.
• Work directly with coders and unit staff for needed medical records.
• Monitor integrity of Master Patient Index and report any account duplications and issues with scanned images.
• Be responsible for scanning and indexing of medical records timely and accurately, including loose sheets and outpatient department records, and report any delays or issues in workflow.
• Be responsible for quality monitoring on all scanned images and prepare reports and statistics to management, as needed.
• Assist staff and other departments in navigating the electronic medical record.
• Work with departments on non-interfaced 'loose' documents and keeping the integrity of the medical record.
• Work with Correspondence and Analyzers on scanning issues.
• Report all new forms being used to management so they can be approved and formatted.
• Be responsible for medical record storage areas, tracking, and communication with storage facility.

Skills

HIM experience

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Some college

Job description

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System in New Jersey is seeking a Medical Records Clerk to manage daily retrieval, reconciliation, scanning, and indexing of medical records with accuracy and timeliness.

You will work closely with coders and unit staff, monitor Master Patient Index integrity, report duplications and workflow delays, handle loose documents, and assist departments in navigating the electronic medical record.