Medical Records Scanner & Front Desk Support

Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc. (SEMRHI); Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc. (SEMRHI) is seeking a Medical Records Scanner to organize and scan patient information into the Electronic Health Record.

This role supports staff, patients, families, and visitors while maintaining strict confidentiality. Responsibilities include sorting, filing, and scanning records, assisting with health record requests, and providing backup receptionist duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of computers and typing skills required.
• Basic understanding of filing systems.
• Demonstrate filing appropriately and assist with other office tasks.

Responsibilities

• Compile and sort patient information correctly.
• Adhere to scanning information according to established procedures.
• Rearrange materials in the file tab to be sure they are in chronological order.
• Consistently scan information correctly.
• Follow procedures for Health record requests.
• Inform manager when help is needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of information handled.
• Verify patient health records before scanning.
• Answer the telephone as needed.
• Assist providers with Health records as needed.
• Assist the Medical Records Specialist as requested.
• Understand the health records format.
• Demonstrate willingness to work flexible hours as necessary.
• Perform related work as assigned.
• Organize materials to be delivered daily.
• Pickup/deliver materials to centers/offices and post offices as assigned.
• Pickup/deliver medical supplies/equipment as directed.
• Provide information to Manager for vehicle maintenance.
• Provide excellent internal customer service.
• Process intra and outbound mail and parcels.
• Prepare outbound mail and parcels.
• Compile reports and records for daily operation.
• Operate electronic postage charge-back system.
• Handle confidential information and/or high value documents/items including cash.
• Clean and care for assigned vehicle.
• Fill in as a medical receptionist as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist the medical records department with scanning when needed.
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
• Verify timecard at the end of each pay period.
• Complete required IT/Security trainings prior to deadline.

Job description

Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc. (SEMRHI) is seeking a Medical Records Scanner to organize and scan patient information into the Electronic Health Record.

This role supports staff, patients, families, and visitors while maintaining strict confidentiality. Responsibilities include sorting, filing, and scanning records, assisting with health record requests, and providing backup receptionist duties as needed.