Medical Records Indexing & Quality Specialist

Job Description Summary

The HIM Indexing & Quality Specialist is responsible for maintaining the integrity of patient information by accurate and timely indexing/scanning documents into the electronic health records and performs quality checks to ensure documents are being scanned accurately.   Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm. Weekend and Holiday rotation

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Under general supervision, reviews medical records to ensure that records are complete, and all appropriate documentation is present.  
• Reviews and processes request for information, scans documents accurately into EHR, assist internal and external customers and understands State/Federal laws pertaining to confidentiality and releasing protected health information.
• Responsible for processing requests for information and maintaining confidentiality by adhering to state/federal laws and health system policies. 
• Performs a variety of duties for the Health Information Management Department to ensure records are complete and all appropriate documentation is present.

Education/Experience:

• High School or GED, College Degree
• AHIMA credentials RHIA/RHIT preferred
• Experience with Scanning preferred
• Experience with Release of Information preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe) preferred

Skills:

• Effective verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently, as well as, in a team setting with internal and external constituents.
• Strong attention to detail and quality, exceptional organizations and time management skills are essential to the success of this role.