Document imaging specialist vs specialist

The differences between document imaging specialists and specialists can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become a document imaging specialist, becoming a specialist takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a specialist has an average salary of $58,013, which is higher than the $27,899 average annual salary of a document imaging specialist.

The top three skills for a document imaging specialist include patients, quality checks and data entry. The most important skills for a specialist are patients, customer service, and work ethic.

Document imaging specialist vs specialist overview

	Document Imaging Specialist	Specialist
Yearly salary	$27,899	$58,013
Hourly rate	$13.41	$27.89
Growth rate	-	10%
Number of jobs	23,146	358,433
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 39%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Average age	44	42
Years of experience	4	2

What does a document imaging specialist do?

To back up existing documents, especially important ones, some companies hire document imaging technicians to digitize documents for better storage and avoid stealing and fraud. They are best when it comes to scanning documents and forming a precise image of the document. They have an excellent eye for detail as they have to make sure that all parts of the paper are being transcribed. They also have to ensure that it is securely stored as an electronic file in a database.

What does a specialist do?

Specialists are employees who are responsible for specific tasks or activities in the department they are assigned to. The actions or tasks they work on are related to their educational background or work experiences. They are usually highly skilled in specializations related to the work they are assigned to. Specialists are also highly trained on the competencies that are required of their specialty. As such, they are focused on the skills and competencies that are needed to enhance their experience in their specific field further.

Document imaging specialist vs specialist salary

Document imaging specialists and specialists have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Document Imaging Specialist	Specialist
Average salary	$27,899	$58,013
Salary range	Between $21,000 And $35,000	Between $32,000 And $104,000
Highest paying City	Palo Alto, CA	Jersey City, NJ
Highest paying state	California	New Jersey
Best paying company	Emanate Health	The Citadel
Best paying industry	Professional	-

Differences between document imaging specialist and specialist education

There are a few differences between a document imaging specialist and a specialist in terms of educational background:

	Document Imaging Specialist	Specialist
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 39%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Document imaging specialist vs specialist demographics

Here are the differences between document imaging specialists' and specialists' demographics:

	Document Imaging Specialist	Specialist
Average age	44	42
Gender ratio	Male, 31.7% Female, 68.3%	Male, 47.5% Female, 52.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.2% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 8.8% Asian, 12.0% White, 67.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.4% Asian, 10.5% White, 55.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between document imaging specialist and specialist duties and responsibilities

Document imaging specialist example responsibilities.

Support ISO audits for process documentation and software/ literature distribution, managing follow-up corrective action plans as needed.
Create bookmarks a link pdf files from the scanned documents.
Release records to customers and other medical personal within HIPPA guidelines.
Remove staples and paper clips on all document from vendor files boxes.
Coordinate with all sites to identify site drawing requirements, such as, FDA compliance.
Ensure that the provider whom have a contract with Medicaid are paid in a timely manner.

Specialist example responsibilities.

Create, manage, and assist users with SharePoint sites.
Manage an on-site IRB and company good clinical practice (GCP) inspection.
Manage SharePoint sites by creating, editing, and customizing company sites, libraries and security.
Manage the building of accounts, assigning of static IP's, and scheduling of business class installations.
Convert servers from UNIX to Linux, all hardware diagnostics and repair including printers/plotters/desktops etc.
Follow safety procedures such as maintenance of all equipment (Telxon scanners, terminals and ladders).

Document imaging specialist vs specialist skills

Common document imaging specialist skills

Patients, 18%
Quality Checks, 14%
Data Entry, 14%
Patient Care, 13%
Electronic Database, 6%
Image Quality, 5%

Common specialist skills

Patients, 15%
Customer Service, 11%
Work Ethic, 5%
Patient Care, 4%
Exceptional Client, 4%
Troubleshoot, 4%

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