Electronic Medical Records Specialist

Description We are looking for an Electronic Medical Records Specialist to support accurate and efficient handling of patient documentation for a Contract position in Lynn, Massachusetts. This role focuses on maintaining organized digital health records, ensuring information is complete, accessible, and handled with care. The ideal candidate is comfortable working within electronic record platforms and can contribute to a smooth records management process in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update patient medical files within electronic record systems, ensuring documentation is accurate and properly categorized.

• Review health record entries for completeness and follow up on missing, inconsistent, or unclear information as needed.

• Process, organize, and retrieve medical documentation to support clinical, administrative, and compliance-related needs.

• Use platforms such as Allscripts and Cerner to manage record workflows and preserve data integrity across patient files.

• Respond to authorized requests for patient information while following privacy standards and established release procedures.

• Assist with record audits and quality checks to help ensure medical information is current, legible, and stored correctly.

• Coordinate with clinical and administrative teams to support timely documentation updates and record availability.

• Support electronic record-related process changes or system updates as assigned within the scope of records operations. Requirements • Experience working with medical records in a healthcare, clinic, or hospital environment.

• Proficiency with electronic medical record systems and digital patient documentation practices.

• Hands-on familiarity with Allscripts, Cerner, or closely related EMR platforms.

• Understanding of patient record accuracy, confidentiality, and information handling standards.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify documentation gaps and inconsistencies.

• Ability to manage multiple record requests and data tasks in a fast-paced setting.

• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clinical and administrative staff. TalentMatch®

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