Ehr specialist

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position.

However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. Administrative Functions

• Receive and follow work schedule / instructions from your supervisor as outlined in our established policies and procedures.
• Assist the Director of EHR Support as required.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with other PACS Support team members, as well as other departments in all the supported facilities, to ensure that PCC modules are implemented timely and properly.
• Audit Assigned modules, as needed.
• o Includes audits to support the legal team.
• o Includes audits to support facility admission teams for compliance with proper utilization of the
• module.
• o Includes audits to support facility nursing teams in collaboration with the Regional Director of
• Clinical Services, Medical Records Auditor, and Regional RAI Specialist.
• Issue monthly reports covering audit results to the Director of EHR Support.
• Maintain Spreadsheets on facility audit trends for deficient areas and monitor for improvement.
• Alert facility personnel of audit trends and schedule follow-up webinar training, when needed.
• Assist with maintaining the Masterfile of all Facility leaders, main contacts, and superusers.
• Agree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident / facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Supervisor.
• Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Supervisor.
• Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access the facility's information system.
• Assume the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability of performing the assigned duties of this position. Personnel Functions
• Report known or suspected incidents of fraud to the Director of EHR Support.
• Ensure that departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or the password-protected automatic screensaver activates within established policy guidelines. Staff Development
• Attend and participate in mandatory in-service training programs as scheduled (e.g., OSHA, TB, HIPAA, Abuse Prevention, etc.).
• Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, etc., as approved. Safety and Sanitation
• Report all unsafe / hazardous conditions, defective equipment, etc., to your supervisor immediately. Equipment and Supply Functions
• Report equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to your supervisor as soon as possible.
• Ensure supplies have been replenished in work areas as necessary.
• Assure that work / assignment areas are clean and records, files, etc., are properly stored before leaving such areas on breaks, end of the workday, etc.

Last updated : 2024-05-22