Electronic Medical Records Specialist II

The Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Specialist II is a well organized, team player who ensures accurate and timely maintenance of the Electronic Medical Records. Incumbent serves as a member of the Central Medical Records (CMR) team and works independently to prioritize work and deadlines. Incumbent determines methods and procedures to use to resolve problems and serves as an information resource concerning the department’s policies and procedures.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintains the accuracy of the demographic information into the EMR, including entering new participants.
• Manages incoming phone calls in a professional and courteous manner.
• Redistributes documentation not part of the EMR to appropriate departments or individuals while ensuring HIPAA compliance.
• Responsible for work flow of the department in the absence of the CMR manager.
• Processes routine releases of information and/or reassigns to contracted vendors.
• Provides mentoring, support and direction to other EMR specialists.
• Accurately files and scans medical records into the EMR while ensuring HIPAA compliance.
• Maintains the quality and consistency of complete and accurate electronic medical records.
• Adheres to the EMR standards, practices and policies for the CMR Department.
• Supports the CMR department during the CMS audit.
• Performs audits on participant charts to ensure accuracy.
• Performs other duties as required.

Job Specification:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous (2-3 years) administrative or related experience required.
• Strong computer skills
• Strong clerical and organizational skills, with attention to detail
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Familiarity with medical records terminology
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience mentoring staff.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office preferred
• Experience with electronic medical records preferred
• Experience in a clinical setting preferred
• Covid vaccine required.

EEO Statement

Element Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Element Care is committed to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.