EMR Specialist

UHS•McAllen, TX

About The Position

The Clinical Systems Analyst (EMR Specialist) is responsible for the electronic medical record (EMR) systems used by employed physician practices in the assigned market. The role evaluates new practices according to established guidelines and maintains practice EMRs in accordance with corporate policies and procedures. It trains new physicians and associates, develops training materials, evaluates staff EMR performance, and provides additional training as needed. The specialist keeps current with system features and enhancements and trains staff accordingly; analyzes and implements policies and procedures for electronic data entry; implements, trains, and monitors Meaningful Use guidelines; and works regularly with physicians to improve workflows. South Texas Health System Clinics provides family medicine, health screenings, and specialized care to the Rio Grande Valley. The clinics are affiliated with South Texas Health System hospitals and emergency facilities. The position is part of Independence Physician Management, a UHS subsidiary that develops and manages physician networks and urgent care clinics.

Requirements

Associate’s degree, technical school, or two years of college required.
At least one year of experience in physician office business operations or practice management.
Strong knowledge of physician office business practices, clinical workflows, concepts, and terminology sufficient to implement or support IT applications.
Significant experience with clinical workflows using IT systems.
Comprehensive working knowledge of EMR and practice management solutions.
Knowledge of computer systems analysis and programming techniques and procedures.
Working knowledge of clinic operational standards and quality methods and metrics.
Working knowledge of project management methods.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee EMRs used by employed physician practices in the assigned market.
Evaluate new practices according to established guidelines.
Maintain practice EMRs in accordance with corporate policies and procedures.
Train new physicians and associates and develop training documentation.
Evaluate staff EMR performance and provide additional training as needed.
Keep current with EMR features and enhancements and train staff accordingly.
Analyze and implement policies and procedures for electronic data entry in employed physician practices.
Implement, train, and monitor Meaningful Use guidelines.
Work regularly with physicians to develop improved workflows.
Consult with users to determine hardware, software, or system functional specifications.
Analyze, design, and develop educational documentation for operational systems and workflow design.
Support system application implementation, enhancement, and ongoing use.