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Document Indexing Specialists – HIM

Neuland Laboratories Ltd

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Document Indexing Specialists – HIM

Experience :  1 to 5 years

No of vacancies :  1

Job Description: Document Scanning and Indexing Specialists are crucial in converting physical documents into electronic formats and organizing them for easy access and retrieval. In the healthcare sector, they ensure that patient records, historical health documents, and administrative paperwork are digitized and indexed accurately. This role is pivotal for maintaining efficient, secure, and accessible electronic health records (EHRs), contributing to the seamless operation of healthcare facilities.

Key Responsibilities: Document Preparation: Prepare documents for scanning by removing staples or clips, repairing damaged pages, and ensuring documents are clean and readable.
Scanning: Operate scanning equipment to convert physical documents into digital formats, ensuring high-quality images.
Indexing: Accurately index and categorize digital documents in the EHR system or other digital repositories, using patient identifiers and other metadata for easy retrieval.
Quality Control: Perform quality checks on scanned images and indexing parameters to ensure accuracy and readability of digital documents.
Data Entry: Enter patient and administrative data into electronic health record systems, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve issues with scanning equipment or software, ensuring minimal downtime.
Compliance and Security: Adhere to data protection regulations and healthcare compliance standards, including HIPAA, to ensure patient information privacy and security.

Education Qualifications: Educational Background: High school diploma required; additional training or certification in document management or health information technology preferred.
Experience: Experience in document scanning or records management is beneficial. Familiarity with healthcare settings and EHR systems is a plus.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in using scanning equipment and related software, as well as basic computer and data entry skills.
Attention to Detail: Ability to meticulously prepare, scan, and index documents, ensuring high levels of accuracy.
Organizational Skills: Strong ability to organize and categorize information for easy retrieval.

Key Attributes: Efficiency: Ability to handle large volumes of documents swiftly and efficiently, maintaining workflow and minimizing backlogs.
Precision: High accuracy in scanning, indexing, and data entry to ensure reliable and accessible digital records.
Problem-Solving: Aptitude for troubleshooting technical issues with scanning equipment and software.
Confidentiality: Strict adherence to confidentiality and privacy standards to protect sensitive patient information.
Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to new technologies and processes as document management and healthcare IT evolve.

About the Role: Digital Record Custodian: Ensures that patient records and administrative documents are accurately converted to digital formats and securely stored.
Data Organizer: Facilitates the organization and categorization of digital documents, making it easier for healthcare providers to access patient information.
Quality Assurance Support: Contributes to the overall quality management of healthcare information by ensuring the accuracy and reliability of digital records.
Privacy and Security Advocate: Plays a key role in maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of patient information through secure document handling processes.
IT Support Collaborator: Works closely with IT and health information management teams to improve document management systems and electronic health records.
Document Scanning and Indexing Specialists play an essential role in the digital transformation of healthcare organizations, ensuring that critical health information is accessible, secure, and efficiently managed in the digital realm.