Health Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid government-issued photo identification document.
• Working knowledge of claims processing and understanding of payer requirements.
• Ability to understand data and recognize basic trends.
• Ability to review work for quality and consistency.
• Sound judgment in routine situations, including identifying issues and seeking guidance to resolve them.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of prolonged sitting, occasional standing or walking, frequent typing and prolonged screen time, and frequently lifting or carrying objects up to 15 pounds.
• Clear vision for reading and inspections.
• Ability to hear conversations in person or through virtual communications.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business administration, public health, or a related field.
• Certification in Health Education (CHES or MCES).
• Two or more years of experience in a healthcare or customer service setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient files and preventive health records in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Review provider notes for preventive health visits to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Document Client Visit Reports (CVRs) and verify their accuracy before submission.
• Enter and update EMR information based on intake documentation collected by front desk staff.
• Verify accuracy across EMR entries, CVRs, and claim datasets to ensure consistency and correct coding.
• Identify discrepancies or missing documentation and follow up with appropriate staff to resolve them.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual data reports to state and federal agencies, including reports required by the NYS Family Planning Program and Title X.
• Generate reports from the EMRS database for internal monitoring, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Maintain claim dataset setup for reproductive health and Family Planning Program reporting requirements.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of documentation required for external reporting and program compliance.
• Communicate documentation concerns, trends, or missing elements to staff, providers, and supervisors.
• Support program functions and administrative tasks as designated by the Preventive Health Program Manager.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to ensure consistent application of documentation and reporting protocols.
• Maintain organized and accessible records for audits, compliance reviews, and program evaluation activities.
• Participate in quality assurance activities related to reproductive health documentation and reporting.
• Assist with data validation checks to support report accuracy and compliance.
• Identify recurring documentation issues and provide input to program leadership regarding improvement opportunities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Monday through Friday schedule; closed on all major holidays.
• Medical insurance with a 90% or greater employer contribution.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Safe Harbor 3% 401(k) contribution.
• Robust PTO offerings.
• Education reimbursement.