EHR Specialist
About The Position
We are seeking a Correctional EHR Specialist to serve as the administrator for CorrecTek's electronic health record (EHR) system in our correctional healthcare program. This role is vital to ensuring that our facilities run efficiently, securely, and in compliance with healthcare regulations. What You'll Do Lead and support the implementation and daily operation of CorrecTek Spark EHR. Train and support nurses, providers, and administrative staff on system use. Manage patient data migration and maintain accuracy across systems. Troubleshoot system issues and optimize workflows to reduce paper chai1ing. Generate reports to support compliance, productivity, and quality of care. Ensure all EHR operations meet HIPAA, state, and correctional healthcare standards. Essential Functions EHR Implementation & Administration Lead the installation, configuration, and maintenance of CorrecTek’s EHR system across correctional facilities. Manage user accounts, security roles, and permissions to maintain HIPAA compliance. Collaborate with IT, vendors, and facility staff to ensure system stability and availability. Data Migration & Accuracy Coordinate and oversee patient data migration into the CorrecTek Spark EHR, ensuring data integrity and accuracy. Conduct validation checks and troubleshoot discrepancies during migration and go-live phases. Training & Support Provide initial and ongoing training to clinical and administrative staff. Develop user guides, workflows, and reference materials tailored to correctional settings. Serve as the first point of contact for system troubleshooting and technical support. Workflow Optimization & Reporting Partner with healthcare teams to streamline workflows and reduce reliance on paper charting. Identify opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements. Create, analyze, and distribute reports on productivity, compliance, and clinical outcomes. Compliance & Security Ensure that EHR use complies with federal, state, and correctional healthcare regulations. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of standards related to correctional healthcare and electronic health records. What We're Looking For Experience working with electronic health records (EHR); CorrecTek Spark or correctional healthcare EHRs preferred. Strong technical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to train staff, support workflows, and adapt to a fast-paced environment. Associate or bachelor's degree in healthcare, IT, or related field preferred. Why Join Us You'll play a key role in modernizing healthcare delivery within correctional facilities-helping staff spend less time on paperwork and more time on patient care. This is a hands-on role with real impact, offering both challenge and fulfillment in an important area of community health. Apply today and help us shape the future of correctional healthcare.
Requirements
- Experience working with electronic health records (EHR); CorrecTek Spark or correctional healthcare EHRs preferred.
- Strong technical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to train staff, support workflows, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or bachelor's degree in healthcare, IT, or related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support the implementation and daily operation of CorrecTek Spark EHR.
- Train and support nurses, providers, and administrative staff on system use.
- Manage patient data migration and maintain accuracy across systems.
- Troubleshoot system issues and optimize workflows to reduce paper chai1ing.
- Generate reports to support compliance, productivity, and quality of care.
- Ensure all EHR operations meet HIPAA, state, and correctional healthcare standards.
- Lead the installation, configuration, and maintenance of CorrecTek’s EHR system across correctional facilities.
- Manage user accounts, security roles, and permissions to maintain HIPAA compliance.
- Collaborate with IT, vendors, and facility staff to ensure system stability and availability.
- Coordinate and oversee patient data migration into the CorrecTek Spark EHR, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
- Conduct validation checks and troubleshoot discrepancies during migration and go-live phases.
- Provide initial and ongoing training to clinical and administrative staff.
- Develop user guides, workflows, and reference materials tailored to correctional settings.
- Serve as the first point of contact for system troubleshooting and technical support.
- Partner with healthcare teams to streamline workflows and reduce reliance on paper charting.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements.
- Create, analyze, and distribute reports on productivity, compliance, and clinical outcomes.
- Ensure that EHR use complies with federal, state, and correctional healthcare regulations.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of standards related to correctional healthcare and electronic health records.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
