EHR specialists focus on the electronic documentation of the patient’s care and condition. Common EHR job activities may include:

• Auditing patient records for compliance with government or insurance requirements
• Abstracting clinical information for reporting purposes
• Performing basic coding for reimbursement claims
• Processing Release of Information (ROI) requests for medical records
• Reviewing patient records for completion and accuracy
• Collecting patient information for demographic and insurance reports
• Discussing patient information with physicians and insurance professionals

Is electronic health records a good career for remote work?

Because electronic records are held and updated online, EHR Specialist is considered an option for a remote or home-based career. ZipRecruiter.com reports that most employers will require that remote team members have strong, secure internet connections and most will require certification.

What’s the job outlook for Electronic Health Records Specialists?

• Medical records technicians/health record specialists have ample job opportunities. According to CareerExplorer.com, demand for health records professionals is expected to grow by 13.5% between now and 2026.
• According to PayScale.com, health records specialists earn $49,000 per year on average.

• • The Paperless Medical Office: Using Harris Care Tracker
  • Medical Terminology for Health Professions
  Hardware Requirements
  • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
  • Webcams are strongly recommended.
  Software Requirements
  • PC: Windows XP or later
  • Mac: OS X Snow Leopard 10.6 or later
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred.
  Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible. The electronic health record (EHR)
  software within the course is only accessible through Internet Explorer.
  • Adobe Flash Player.
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Payment is due in full on or before the first day of class. However, installment payments are available to students.

One time Payment –in – Full for tuition & lab fee only = $950 (excluding books & uniforms)

1st payment         $400 Due on or before the first day of class.
2nd Payment        $300 Due on or before the Friday of the second week.
Final Payment      $300 Due on or before the Friday of the third week. 

Note: Students who do not complete their tuition (a) Will not be allowed to take the final exam (b) Will not graduate (c) Will not be given any letter of reference.

Payment Options: We accept money orders, certified bank checks, business checks, debit and credit cards. No personal checks and cash please!

Payment Receipts: Students are entitled to and must request a receipt for all payments made to GHC. No refunds will be made without a receipt.

Refunds: No cash refunds. All refunds will be made by CHECK, not withstanding the form of payment used. All refunds will be based on the School Refund Policy.

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