You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a dedicated Document Imaging Specialist to support various Health Information Management (HIM) functions. The primary responsibilities include document imaging, data integrity, managing birth registry, handling deficiency management, and processing release of information.

Key Responsibilities

• Support multiple HIM functions, including document imaging, data integrity, birth registry, deficiency management, and release of information.
• Process, scan, index, validate, and maintain patient records with a high level of accuracy and quality.
• Perform patient demographic and encounter validation and complete approved record updates and chart corrections.
• Monitor record accuracy by identifying and resolving duplicate records, overlays, and documentation discrepancies.
• Review, route, and manage incoming health information from internal and external sources.
• Analyze medical records for completeness and assign documentation deficiencies for provider completion in accordance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Collect, verify, and enter required birth registration information while meeting state reporting deadlines.
• Process medical record requests by verifying authorization, protecting patient privacy, and releasing only the minimum necessary information.
• Retrieve records from electronic and archived systems, prepare documentation for release, and maintain accurate request tracking.
• Prioritize and manage work queues to meet productivity, quality, and turnaround expectations.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state privacy regulations and organizational policies related to protected health information.
• Document work accurately, escalate discrepancies or exceptions as needed, and support continuous workflow improvement.
• Provide professional customer service to patients, providers, and internal departments while maintaining confidentiality.
• Assist with onboarding and training team members and continue developing knowledge across all HIM functions.

Skills

• Strong computer skills
• Strong customer service skills

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

Any required state or Joint Commission training is compensated at the state or local minimum wage rate.

^*As a job position within our Revenue Cycle division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, handling financial and other payment data, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.