HIM Doc Imaging Tech - UMMC, Day

Responsible for timely retrieval and processing of patient charts from patient care areas. Prepares charts for scanning and indexing, performs quality review to ensure patient records and loose documents are scanned with the highest possible quality, and completes activities related to death certification registration and filing in accordance with state regulations. May also perform other non-professional departmental duties as needed.

Principal responsibilities

• Prepare charts for scanning in accordance with HIM prep/scan guidelines.
• Review scanned images for accuracy and rescan poor-quality documents as needed.
• Ensure scanned documents are positioned correctly.
• Index documents accurately to the correct patient contact serial number (CSN), document location within the EMR, and document type.
• Verify bar-coded documents are indexed correctly.
• Split, merge, append, and insert documents/pages as appropriate and according to indexing guidelines.
• Review assigned electronic work lists daily and process items in a timely manner.
• Validate completion and submit death certificates in accordance with state regulations.
• Facilitate completion of death certificates by the appropriate physician when needed.
• Communicate with funeral homes and coordinate release of remains.
• Perform technical processing tasks, including Release of Information coverage.
• Maintain productivity and quality standards and submit weekly productivity reports.
• Communicate issues or concerns to the team leader or appropriate supervisor in a timely manner.
• Assist in training new staff.