Electronic Health Records Specialist

Salary : $59,627.50 Annually

Location : Lansing, MI

Job Type: Regular Full Time

Job Number: 202300155

Department: Health Administration

Opening Date: 09/01/2023

Closing Date: 9/15/2023 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit: CNTY PROF

Description

Under the leadership of the IT Coordinator, assists in the development, implementation and monitoring of a training program for electronic health records (EHR) within the Health Department. Analyzes workflow as it relates to the EHR and billing and reporting. Performs medical record audits. Provides reports on quality improvement and utilization management initiatives. Researches and develops policy related to the EHR and the delivery of health care.
Essential Functions

1. Responsible for developing, implementing and providing EHR training for ICHD clinical staff and contracted clinical staff. Monitors on-going training so as to ensure effective workflow including appropriate documentation within the EHR system so as to maximize revenue.
2. Works with individuals to establish and continually improve workflow related to the EHR and collection of billing and reporting data. Provides technical assistance and guidance to Health Department staff and contractors.
3. Educates and trains staff on EHR templates, reports, policy, and established performance measures including Uniform Data System (UDS), Meaningful Use (MU) and Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH)). Works with staff to collect data for successful submission and payment of performance measures. Assists with compliance to budgetary and program requirements through the effective us of the EHR.
4. Engages staff in participating in quality improvement activities related to EHR and assists in developing a culture of quality regarding the EHR.
5. Works with team members within the Health Department including Information Technology (IT) and Billing to ensure concerns/issues are resolved.
6. Collects, analyzes data, and develops reports to assist individuals and committees in quality improvement and utilization management processes.
7. Monitors and provides recommendations regarding quality improvement and utilization management processes.
8. Assists with coordinating and/or performing medical record audits, in the EHR, and based on the review, develops and implements additional training. Assists in conducting internal audits through the EHR system to verify proper practices are being followed including billing and reporting activities.
9. Researches and develops policy related to the EHR.

Other Functions:

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must adhere to departmental standards in regard to HIPAA and other privacy issues.
• During a public health emergency, the employee may be required to perform duties similar to but not limited to those in his/her job description.

(An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the above tasks. These examples do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform.)
Employment Qualifications
Education: A minimum of an Associate’s Degree in a Nursing, Health Care Management, Business Administration or related field is required.
Experience: A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience is required including 1 year of using an electronic health record system.
Other Requirements: None

(The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria)
Requirements and Working Conditions
Physical Requirements:

• Sitting, walking, standing, bending, lifting, holding, and carrying objects found in an office environment, typically weighing 25 pounds. .
• Ability to travel throughout the County for meetings and presentations. Must be able to traverse stairs and uneven terrain.
• Ability to communicate and respond to co-worker and customer inquiries both in person and over the phone.
• Ability to operate a PC/laptop and to enter & retrieve information from a computer.
• Ability to handle varying and often high levels of stress.

(This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the requirements listed above. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements.)

Working Conditions:

• The work environment is a typical office setting where sensory experience includes uniform temperatures, conversational noise and everyday office activities.

ICEA 7
NOV 2013

This position is benefited and is subject to the iCEA COUNTY PROFESSIONAL GROUP CBA.

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01

Do you have an Associate’s Degree or higher in Nursing, Health Care Management, Business Administration or a related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Please indicate what degree you have and what it is in, if not applicable type N/A.

03

How many years of clinical experience do you have?

• I have no experience
• I have 1 year of experience
• I have 2 years of experience
• I have 3 years of experience
• I have 4 years of experience
• I have 5+ years of experience

04

Please briefly describe you clinical experience, if not applicable type N/A

05

How many years of using an electronic health record system do you have?

• I have no experience
• I have 6 months of experience
• I have 1 year of experience
• I have 2 years of experience
• I have 3+ years of experience

06

Briefly describe you electronic health record system experience, if not applicable type N/A.

07

Did you submit your transcripts, if not please explain why.

08

Did you submit your cover letter and resume?

• Yes
• No

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