Data Entry Specialist/Part-time (Remote)

Data Entry Specialist/Part-time (Remote) Jobsultant Solutions•Buffalo, NY, United States

About the job Data Entry Specialist/Part-time (Remote) This position impacts and collaborates with multiple departments, business units, stakeholders, and operational partners in all markets (contracted and employed) to manage specialist-provided data entered into the referral management tools and provides feedback to our electronic health record staff to ensure consistent data. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

Pull/gather data from relevant computer/electronic systems and software applications (e.g., imaging; electronic; email; spreadsheets)

Collect data from relevant reference manuals and/or online data sources

Review collected data to ensure information is accurate and complete (e.g., correct names; practice information)

Seek clarifications or corrections to data from relevant stakeholders (e.g., return missing/incorrect documents to submitters; contact stakeholders to gather additional data)

Prioritize and/or assign data entry or report requests to the appropriate personnel

Manually enter and/or scan relevant data using applicable systems or programs

Review entered data to identify errors or discrepancies prior to submission

Ensure data entry is performed in an accurate and timely manner according to internal standards

Perform audits of submitted data entries and provide relevant feedback to team members to ensure ongoing quality and accuracy

Facilitate/make corrections to incorrect data entry when applicable

Review system-generated reports to identify potential errors or discrepancies

Generate/run reports to verify, correct, and/or update information

Escalate challenging data entry problems/issues to management to facilitate resolution

Adhere to internal workflows, business rules, policies, and procedures

Demonstrate understanding of how relevant computer systems and platforms operate and integrate with one another (e.g., eCW; IKA; Leading Reach; Referral Utility; UM Applications)

Utilize relevant software applications (e.g., Excel; Word; SharePoint; Outlook)

Stay abreast of changes to relevant workflows, policies, and procedures

Educate internal team members on applicable changes to data entry procedures, tools, and/or systems

Generate/run reports (e.g., network utilization) to provide business partners with relevant information

Demonstrate understanding of applicable business departments' operations, drivers, and/or procedures

Gather/utilize feedback regarding processes and procedures from business partners to help identify and implement applicable changes/improvements

Demonstrate knowledge of relevant data confidentiality guidelines (e.g., HIPAA compliance)

Recognize and report system and application problems to relevant partners (e.g., help desk; supervisors; colleagues)

Contact internal partners (e.g., clinical team) to inform them of data entry errors and implications

Demonstrate understanding of fundamental health‑care related terminology, programs, and/or services

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

High School diploma or GED

3+ years of data entry experience in a corporate or business setting, managed health care, hospital, or insurance environment

Demonstrated proficiency in data collection/entry and reporting

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications to include Power Point, Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifcations

Associates or Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Data Management or related degree

Solid data management experience, preferably within managed care, referral management, patient appointment and/or patient administration functions

Solid data mining, analytical and reporting skills

Excellent verbal, written communication

Physical & Mental Requirements

Ability to lift up to 20 pounds

Ability to use fine motor skills to operate office equipment and/or machinery

Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing; ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving

Equal Opportunities Optimere is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Optimere does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable law.

PLEASE NOTE:

Optimere is unable to sponsor visas at this time. You must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident authorized to work in the US.

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