Electronic Medical Records (Emr) Specialist
Company: Ocean Health Initiatives
Location: Newark
Posted on: January 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Company Intro: Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc. (OHI) is a
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to providing
quality, accessible and comprehensive primary health care to the
residents of Ocean and Monmouth County; regardless of economic
status.Our Health Center Locations: Brick, Freehold, Lakewood,
Little Egg Harbor, Manahawkin, Manchester and Toms River; with our
school-based Wellness Programs located within the Clifton Ave Grade
School, Lakewood; and Lakewood High School.OHI services include
family and internal medicine, pediatrics, behavioral health,
nutrition, OB/GYN women's health, dental, family planning,
specialty care, pharmacies, PrEP, and a STI clinic.Hours: Full-time
hours are M-F 8:00am 4:30pm with rotating evening/Saturday shifts
(subject to seasonal changes and business/site needs)Position
SummaryThe EMR Specialist is responsible for all OHI staff
adoption, onboarding, and management including the integrity and
efficiency of the electronic medical records (EMR). They are tasked
with analyzing, measuring identifying training gaps, and
identifying & launching operational improvement initiatives across
the organization. This person should possess an innate talent for
data-driven continuous improvement and critical thinking. The EMR
Specialist must have the ability to leverage practice performance
data and collaborate with clinical teams to optimize operational
excellence and patient care quality.ResponsibilitiesServe as the
expert for the EMR system and develops best practices to support
each EMR initiative.Reviews all EMR communications and conveys
system challenges and solutions in a timely manner.Coordinate
efforts to conduct assessments of how current use of the EMR system
and identify areas for optimization.Collect and analyzes process
and EMR data to initiate, develop and implement business practices
and procedures that focus on enhanced safety, increased
productivity, and reduced cost.Research best business practices
within and outside the organization to establish benchmark
data.Manage data driven scorecard to track areas of opportunity,
improvement tactics, and optimization KPIs and OKR
alignment.Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to derive
insights and develop corresponding practice improvement
plan.Consult with the education department to ensure all staff
members can use the EMR system to its maximum potential, supports
and contributes to strategic initiatives.Identify common
approaches, such as templates or customized reports that OHI can
use to achieve specific aims, such as UDS, MU, PCHMH, HEDIS,
etc.Develop or enhance educational materials that can assist
practice staff in understanding how to best to utilize the EMR
system.Maintain ongoing communication with practice stakeholders
identifying individual and practice developmental needs and
collaborates with training team to remediate findings.Plans and
manages continuous improvement projects.Reviews system updates,
pointing out the advantages, consults with departmental Managers
and Operational Leadership to evaluate and develop unique
performance plans based on best practice measures.Develops and
deploys internal practice surveys and communicate
results.Participates in OHI committees and meetings like CQI,
Quality, and EMR.Maintains knowledge on the Monday.Com platform
documenting timely updates on project statuses while meeting
assigned deadlines.Assist corporate compliance with developing and
maintaining thorough and consistent auditing of users and
appropriate use of PHI.Assures confidentiality, data privacy and
user access and maintains consistency in record keeping and
reporting.Ensures the set up and disabling of user access working
with management for maintenance of user security roles and
profiles.Ensure interfaces and functionality of EMR with external
systems and organizations to achieve seamless integration and
protection.Perform all other duties and special projects as
requested by the SVPRC& PM and senior managementteam.Maintains up
to date knowledge of computer systems including database
management.Writes and maintains standard operating procedures
(SOP's).Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in
complex EMR.Filter, clean, validate, and review EMR data, review
reports, printouts, and performance indicators to identify and
correct problems.Work closely with management to prioritize
business and information needs.Locate and define new process
improvement opportunities.Identifies deficiencies in end user
workflows and works with the Director of Education to develop
improvement training.Education/Experience/LicensureBachelor's
degree in information technology data management related field is
required.Must be proficient in SQL.Two to three years of applicable
EMR experience in the healthcare environment is required.Ability to
develop and maintain relationships with a strong attention to
detail is required.Strong analytical skills with the ability to
collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of
information with attention to detail and accuracy is required.Must
be a highly organized, resourceful, and proactive individual who
seeks solutions independently.Experience in identity access
management, internet security practices, HIPAA and project
management is preferred.Advance knowledge and experience using
Microsoft 365 statistical packages for analyzing large datasets
(i.E. Excel macros, pivot tables, formulas, etc.) is
required.Benefits:Paid Time Off (PTO)Holidays (8)Health
InsuranceDental Benefits401(k) + 5% matchGroup Term Life
InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountPre-Employment
Requirements:PhysicalCriminal Background ChecksDrug
ScreeningTuberculosis ScreeningOcean Health Initiatives is firmly
committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to provide
equal employment opportunities to all applicants. Therefore, Ocean
Health does not discriminate on the basis of creed, color, national
origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion,
marital or parental status, alienage, disability, political
affiliation or belief, military or military discharge status.In
accordance with New Jersey Executive order (COVID-19 No.283) in
conjunction with the Federal CDC guidelines, COVID vaccinations are
a requirement for Ocean Health Initiatives as well as many other
Healthcare Organizations. Proof of full vaccination and the booster
shot is required prior to the beginning date of employment. If you
have a medical or religious contraindication, please inform Human
Resources when the offer is extended.#IND1
Keywords: Ocean Health Initiatives, Newark , Electronic Medical Records (Emr) Specialist, Healthcare , Newark, New Jersey
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