Overview

EMR Indexers prepare, scan, and index incoming paper charts from the hospital clinical areas as well as the ambulatory clinics. They are required to index incoming electronic records via the document management system. EMR Indexers are responsible for answering the 24 hour support phone lines. They are expected to be available to assist providers during non-business hours as needed.

Responsibilities

EMR Indexers 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.   

Qualifications

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