What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHR Specialist position at Community Health Centers of South Central Texas?
Community Health Centers of South Central Texas, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused EHR Specialist to support the implementation, management, and administration of our Electronic Health Record (EHR) applications, including EHR, EPM, and EDR. The EHR Specialist will serve as a primary contact for EHR-related issues, assist in troubleshooting, training, and workflow optimization, and play a key role in improving efficiency and communication across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with implementation and ongoing management of EHR applications.
- Document, test, and troubleshoot system and application changes.
- Develop and deliver training materials and conduct user trainings sessions.
- Support end-users through help desk tickets, resolving issues promptly and effectively.
- Identify and map workflows to improve system efficiency and user experience.
- Create and modify templates, reports, and documentation as needed.
- Collaborate with staff across departments to develop and share best practices.
- Provide technical orientation for new hires.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required; Associate's Degree in Health Information Technology or completion of a HIT Certificate Program preferred.
- Minimum two years' experience in health information management or medical records.
- Strong computer and troubleshooting skills with analytical problem-solving ability.
- Knowledge of HIPAA and Meaningful Use requirements.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings and Saturdays as needed.