STEPS HIM Technician

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 49,594,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is looking for a STEPS HIM Technician to join the EVPHA Information Technology department in Lexington, KY. The role involves collecting, sorting, scanning and indexing patient medical records with strict accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities include quality checks, error escalation to the team lead, providing SWAT scanning support for clinics, and managing fax/work queues while troubleshooting chart issues and retrieving charts as needed.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills for teamwork and patient interactions.
• Proficient computer and communication skills are expected.
• Customer service skills to support clinics and staff.

Responsibilities

• Collect, sort, scan and index patient medical records.
• Perform quality checks to ensure correct indexing by patient, document type and level.
• Forward errors to team lead for correction.
• Provide SWAT scanning support for clinics and manage fax/work queues.
• Troubleshoot scanning and technical patient chart issues and retrieve charts for completion.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Customer service skills

Job description

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details

• Job Title: STEPS HIM Technician
• Requisition Number: TE09461
• Department Name: H3997:EVPHA Information Technology
• Work Location: Lexington, KY
• Salary Range: $15.00/hour
• Type of Position: Temporary
• Position Time Status: Full-Time
• Physical Requirements: Long periods of sitting. Must be able to walk long distances and be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Shift: Tuesday through Saturday 7:30-4
• Job Summary: Collecting, sorting, scanning and indexing patient medical records. Quality checks the scanned documentation to ensure it is indexed to the correct patient, document type and level. Forwarding errors to team lead for correction. Provides SWAT scanning support for clinics. Management and processing of fax queues and work queues. Troubleshoots and problem solves scanning and technical patient chart issues. Retrieving all available charts for completion
• Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: Attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, strong computer and communication skills, customer service skills
• Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
• Deadline to Apply: 08/19/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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