Health Information System (HIS) – EMR Specialist
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Location: Onsite
Duration: 3+ months, with potential for hire
Summary:
The EMR Specialist supports Health Information Management by processing Release of Information (ROI) requests and managing electronic medical records in compliance with HIPAA, state laws, and organizational policies.
Responsibilities:
- Process ROI requests accurately and on time
- Retrieve, review, and release medical records using EMR systems (Epic, Cerner, Meditech, or similar)
- Maintain confidentiality and security of PHI
- Respond to patient, legal, insurance, and third-party requests
- Audit ROI logs and EMR access for compliance
- Collaborate with HIM, IT, and clinical teams
- Train staff on EMR use, ROI procedures, and data privacy
- Support EMR upgrades, testing, and reporting
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives
Duties:
- Front desk support, data entry, and customer service
- Track status of medical record requests
- Send records to authorized parties
- Review and audit medical records
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of ROI and EMR experience in healthcare
- Strong knowledge of HIPAA and medical confidentiality
- EMR proficiency required
- Experience with legal and insurance requests
- Knowledge of medical terminology and workflows
- ROI or Health Information certification (RHIT, CHPS, CRIS) preferred
I year Medical Records HIS Experience