Medical Records Scanning Clerk - Temporary

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are:Mitchell County Regional Health Center is in Osage, Iowa located in Mitchell County, which has a population of 10,600 people. MCRHC is a 25-bed critical access hospital, including a Level 4 Trauma Center Emergency Room seeing 3,200 visits annually. The Surgical Services department performs over 1,300 procedures annually, including specialties General Surgery, Orthopedics, ENT, Urology, Ophthalmology, Pain management, and Podiatry.We are proud to share our strong tradition of excellence, progress and solid economic performance. Founded more than 75 years ago as a community hospital, today we operate three clinics, 24/7 emergency services, inpatient and outpatient medical/surgical services. We have invested millions in facility upgrades just in the last few years. With more than 250 employees and average tenure of eight years, our growth continues with multiple expansion projects currently underway. We are an affiliate of MercyOne.Come practice in a family-oriented, patient focused organization where your skills and knowledge are appreciated and valued! About The Job:Is responsible for converting physical patient charts into digital Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems. This role ensures that all historical paper documentation is accurately digitized, indexed, and organized for easy retrieval by healthcare providers while maintaining strict compliance with privacy laws. Hours: Hours are Flexible with being a PRN Position.Shift: Sunday through Saturday.Pay: $17.00 Position QualificationsEducation: High school diploma or GED equivalent is typically required.Attention to Detail: Exceptional precision is necessary to catch missing pages or indexing errors.Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with EHR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner) and standard office equipment like high-volume scanners.Medical Terminology: Basic understanding of clinical terms to properly categorize documents (e.g., distinguishing between a discharge summary and a lab report).Organization: Ability to manage large backlogs of paperwork and maintain a systematic workflow.Physical Stamina: Capability to sit for long periods and occasionally lift boxes of records (often up to 25–50 lbs).Special Skills, Competencies, and Aptitudes:Familiarity with computer applications in healthcare.Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of people of diverse backgrounds. The Legal Items:Reference Checks-Pre-OfferPost offer drug screen is required.Background Check-Post Offer AcceptancePre-Employment Screening Post offer acceptanceMCRHC is an equal opportunity employer.Verification of required vaccinations at offer acceptance. MMR, Tetanus and Varicella.