Him Associate I

Description:

JOB PURPOSE:
Responsible and accountable for prepping, scanning and indexing of all clinical documents received in
the HIM department, ensuring timely accessibility of information for quality patient care. Retrieves/refiles
records and files loose documents in legacy paper records. Purges records stored in the permanent file
room and prepares them for offsite storage.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Prepare paper documents for scanning.
2. Scan each document into the imaging system.
3. Index and releases each documents for viewing.
4. Identify and troubleshoot scanning and indexing system problems.
5. Advise management of issues and/or backlogs.
6. Assist in the preparation of department reports by collecting and summarizing data.
7. Retrieve and refile paper records.
8. File loose documents in legacy paper records.
9. Daily focus on attaining productivity standards, recommending new approaches for enhancing
performance and productivity when appropriate.
10. Strive for positive patient experience.
11. Adhere to Piedmont organizational policies and procedures for relevant location and job scope.
12. Complete and/or attend mandatory training and education sessions within approved
organizational guidelines and timeframes.
13. Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
High School graduate or GED.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
One year (1) previous healthcare or customer services experience required
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
N/A
ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: