Electronic Health Record Specialist

SLV Behavioral Health is a regional leader in Behavioral Health Services. We are community based and work with many agencies throughout the San Luis Valley. We are a non-profit agency with purpose - dedicated to hope, healing and recovery.

When you join SLVBHG, you join a culture of purpose and belonging – where you are an important part of an ever-changing industry. At SLVBHG, your identity is embraced, and the work you do matters. Your work will have a direct impact on the providers of our agency and the people we serve. If you want to be part of the behavioral health industry and have an impact on our San Luis Valley communities, this is the place for you!

We offer a generous benefits package for all employees working 30 hours or more.

Including:

· Medical Coverage through Cigna – with two plan options

· Dental coverage through Ameritas with a buy-up option

· Vision Coverage through VSP with a buy-up option

· Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care FSA through Rocky Mountain Reserve

· Life Insurance, AD&D and short-term and long-term Disability insurance through Mutual of Omaha. All company paid with an option to buy-up to increase your coverage.

· 401K with matching funds of 5% starting at 6 months employment. 100% vested from the first contribution you make

· UNUM accident, critical illness and hospital benefits as an option

· EAP through Mines and Associates

· 11 paid holidays a year for full-time employees

· 2 personal days

· Monthly Vacation and sick day accrual

Position Overview: Electronic Health Record Specialist

Under supervision of the Business Intelligence Director, the Electronic Health Record Specialist manages technical aspects of the Electronic Health Record. The Specialist also ensures that providers can document and access client information securely while following the complex privacy requirement in behavioral health. Maintenance of the Electronic Health Record is vital for success in the role as well as providing training and ongoing support to employees in addition to implementing EHR workflows. Specialist will work with outside vendors to troubleshoot and improve system functions and capabilities.

Essential Job Functions: Electronic Health Record Specialist

• EHR System Management for Behavioral Health: Manage and maintain the behavioral health-specific EHR system (preferably Netsmart Avatar) ensuring accurate documentation of patient treatment plans, therapy sessions, medication management, and progress notes.
• EHR Implementation: Implementation of new EHR features, processes, and new products. Designing and development of new forms for data entry.
• System Troubleshooting: Provide first line support for users with questions and issues. Resolve issues related to the EHR system in mental health settings, working with Clinical, Billing, Front Desk, BI staff to address technical challenges and user errors.
• System Maintenance and Setup: System maintenance for Clinical and Billing usage, such as Service Codes, Benefit Plans, Service Fees, Advanced Billing Rules, User Profiles, etc.
• System Upgrades: Research, test, and implement EHR software patches, updates, and upgrades.
• Training & User Support: Provide specialized training to therapists, counselors, psychiatrists, and administrative staff on EHR functionality specific to behavioral health workflows, such as tracking progress notes, managing group therapy records, and updating treatment plans.
• Quality Control & Audits: EHR specialist will work closely with the Quality Director.
• Behavioral Health Data Reporting: Assist in generating reports for mental health treatment outcomes, patient progress tracking, and quality improvement initiatives based on EHR data
• Proficient knowledge in navigating, maintaining and implementing procedures within an EHR.

Application closes October 26, 2024

Compensation details: 28.85-38.94 Hourly Wage

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