What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinic Scanning Specialist position at USA Healthcare Systems?
Job Title: Clinic Scanning Specialist
Location: Shreveport, LA or Bossier City, LA
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Flexible within this range)
Compensation- based on skills and experience
Summary:
The Clinic Scanning Specialist is responsible for accurately and efficiently scanning, indexing, and linking patient medical records into the MEDITECH Expanse electronic health record (EHR) system. This role ensures the timely availability of patient information to support high-quality patient care. The Specialist adheres to all HIPAA regulations and organizational policies regarding patient privacy and data security.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Scanning: Operates high-speed scanners to convert paper medical records into digital images.
- Indexing: Accurately indexes scanned documents using appropriate metadata (e.g., patient name, medical record number, date of service, document type) to ensure proper retrieval within the EHR.
- Linking: Links scanned images to the correct patient records within MEDITECH Expanse.
- Quality Control: Performs quality checks on scanned images to ensure legibility, completeness, and accuracy of indexing.
- Document Preparation: Prepares documents for scanning, including removing staples, straightening pages, and ensuring proper orientation.
- Troubleshooting: Resolves minor scanning and indexing issues. Escalates complex problems to appropriate IT or vendor support.
- Equipment Maintenance: Performs basic maintenance on scanning equipment, such as cleaning equipment
- Batch Processing: Manages and processes large batches of documents for scanning and indexing.
- HIPAA Compliance: Maintains strict confidentiality of patient information and adheres to all HIPAA privacy and security regulations.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous experience in medical records, health information management, or a related field preferred.
- Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems, preferably MEDITECH Expanse, is highly desirable.
- Proficient in basic computer skills and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Work Location:
- Clinic or office environment.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17