EMR Indexer

Overview

EMR Indexers (3rd Shift) are primarily responsible for reviewing, correctly indexing and subsequently uploading incoming hardcopy and/or faxed patient reports and information into patient charts.  Candidates must be familiar with and able to accurately and productively prep, scan and index documents. Must also effectively assist physicians, other staff, and customers in locating and/or must provide information needed from the EMR. Candidates must work well independently and have the knowledge and/or experience needed to effectively assist in resolving prepping, scanning, indexing, documentation upload and/or MPI integrity issues which arise.  

Responsibilities

Education and/or Training:  

High School Diploma required. Preference to Associates Degree in Health Information Management or related field of study.  Relevant experience may be considered in place of education if applicable.

Work Experience: (Minimum Two Years Work Experience Preferred)

Computer experience required, must include use of word processing, windows, and functions involving data entry. Experience in health information management or similar setting with emphasis on data entry and data integrity preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical record format and content for patient records.

• Ability to review medical records and verify patient identification.

• Ability to monitor and prioritize indexing folders, batches, and queues for unprocessed images.

• Ability to effectively review electronic images within a batch andcompare with hard copy documents to ensure good image quality, appropriate order, and rotation before releasing to charts.

• Ability to accurately index images (encounter, section, or document) to include required patient data and document details (type, subtitle, date, etc.).

• Excellent written and oral communications skills, including English usage, punctuation, and grammar. Types accurately 45 wpm.  

• Ability to work under pressure with ongoing time constraints.

• Strong verbal, written, detail oriented and computer communication skills.

• Any other duties as assigned, including assisting other sections and/or shifts