An Electronic Health Records Specialist provides support to the rest of the team in doctors’ offices, hospitals, outpatient facilities, nursing homes and other health care settings. He or she has the knowledge required to efficiently manage and maintain medical records in those settings. Although an EHR specialist has no direct contact with patients, he or she plays a vital role in patient care. As a certified EHR Specialist, you will have the ability to process health information data, navigate EHR software and manage applications of EHR technology in a medical site. In addition to maintaining electronic patient records, the EHR specialist is responsible for protecting the privacy and security of patient information.

Necessary requirements: Graduation from High School (or equivalent), and graduation from an
approved EHR program within the last 5 years

Or

1-year verifiable work experience as an EHR Specialist.