Medical Records Scanning Specialist (per diem)
Spectrum Health Systems
Summary
Schedule: Per Diem (as needed). Pay Rate: $15.00-$17.00/hour.
Job description
The Medical Records Scanning Specialist:
- Prepares, scans, indexes, and quality-checks patient records in the electronic health record system.
- Ensures documents are complete, legible, accurately categorized, timely processed, and handled in compliance with HIPAA, confidentiality, security, and records-retention requirements while supporting Health Information Management operations.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required; related coursework in health information management or medical administration is preferred.
- Experience with medical records, document imaging, data entry, or administrative support is preferred; training may be provided.
- Experience with Netsmart's myAvatar solution is helpful.
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems, document-management applications, scanners, standard office software, HIPAA, patient privacy, and records-retention requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Related coursework in health information management or medical administration preferred
- Experience with medical records, document imaging, data entry, or administrative support preferred
- Experience with Netsmart's myAvatar solution helpful
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems
- Familiarity with document-management applications and scanners
- Familiarity with standard office software
- Knowledge of HIPAA, patient privacy, and records-retention requirements
Company overview
Spectrum Health Systems is a leading non-profit provider of evidence-based substance use disorder and mental health treatment services, founded in 1969 and headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts. As New England's premier addiction treatment organization, Spectrum offers a comprehensive continuum of CARF-accredited services including inpatient detoxification, clinical stabilization, residential treatment, outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment, and peer recovery support. The organization operates five inpatient facilities, fifteen outpatient clinics, and five peer recovery support centers across Massachusetts, serving over 15,000 individuals annually through more than 55 treatment programs. Spectrum has pioneered innovative approaches such as mobile opioid use disorder treatment vans and specialized programs for juvenile offenders and justice-involved individuals. With a workforce of 1,001-5,000 employees, the organization maintains a strong commitment to breaking down barriers to care and increasing access to treatment while adapting to evolving research on substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions.