Archiving Technician

Kuwait, Kuwait

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION Designation: Archiving Technician Section/Department: Health Information Management Reporting to: HIM Supervisor / Senior Archiving Technician
Purpose and Scope of the Job Under the supervision of HIM Supervisor, archiving technician is responsible to scan the documents into iCare on a daily basis.
Main Duties and Responsibilities/Performance Standards
  • Perform scanning of documents into iCare to complete day –to-day assigned work.
  • Follows the archiving policy guidelines to scan the documents into iCare by verifying patient identification, indexing of the reports, visit information etc
  • Identify the wrong patient identification, incomplete reports and delayed submitted reports for corrective action.
  • Ensure all clinical departments documents are received for scanning on a daily basis.
  • Maintain database of the scanned documents
  • Follow up with Nursing Department for the delayed / pending reports
  • Confirm the complete reports / files are taken back by the file section staff.
  • Identify the reports received for scanning and ensure a new note type is created.
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Direct Reporting Authority.
  • Ensure downtime forms are scanned in priority and the correct visits are available in iCare.
  • Maintains confidentiality of information contained in patient’s file and report against misuse of information contained therein.
  • Prepare legal files requested by the Medical Administration by assembling, reviewing and indexing the iCare notes.
  • Coordinate with the file section staff to ensure legal files are submitted on time upon request.
  • Ensures quality and patient safety practices are followed
  • Provides or promotes people-centered care
  • Promotes inclusive health by providing equitable and accessible care to patients and families with special needs.

Qualifications, Competences and Skills Education: Associate Degree/Diploma related with medical field Experience: One year experience in Medical Records Licensure: Not Applicable Language: Proficiency in English Language Computer Proficiency: Computer literacy – highly skilled to use the scanner.
Performance Competencies
  • Ability to identify the established and new reports upon receiving.
  • Ability to cross verify the patient identification, encounter selection
  • Must have good time management skills to follows the guidelines of scanning documents into iCare
  • Ability to apply the appropriate document type for the scanned document
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.

Principle Working Relationships and Remarks
  • Senior Archiving Technician
  • Medical Records Staff
  • Nursing Staff

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1441495
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Kuwait, Kuwait
  • Education
    Not mentioned