Data Entry / Part-Time - 100% Remote
About the Company
Optimere works with teams across healthcare and related business operations to support accurate data management, referral processes, and reporting. The company emphasizes data quality, process consistency, confidentiality, and collaboration across departments.
About the Role
Optimere is seeking a part-time Data Entry Specialist to support referral management tools and maintain consistent information across systems. This remote role works with multiple departments, business units, stakeholders, and operational partners across contracted and employed markets. The specialist will collect, enter, review, and correct data from electronic systems and other reference sources. The role also involves auditing records, generating reports, resolving discrepancies, and communicating with internal partners to maintain data quality. A strong understanding of data confidentiality and healthcare terminology is important.
Key Responsibilities
Gather data from electronic systems, software applications, emails, spreadsheets, imaging systems, reference manuals, and online sources. Review collected information for accuracy and completeness, including names and practice details. Contact relevant stakeholders to clarify missing information, correct errors, and obtain supporting documents. Prioritize or assign data entry and reporting requests to the appropriate personnel. Manually enter or scan information into applicable systems and applications. Review submitted entries for errors and discrepancies before final submission. Maintain accurate and timely data entry in accordance with internal standards. Audit completed entries and provide feedback to team members to support ongoing quality improvement. Correct inaccurate records when appropriate and review system-generated reports to identify potential issues. Generate and run reports to verify, update, and communicate relevant information, including network utilization data. Escalate complex data entry issues and report system or application problems to management, supervisors, colleagues, or the help desk. Follow internal workflows, business rules, policies, and procedures, and stay informed about changes. Understand how relevant platforms operate and integrate, including eCW, IKA, Leading Reach, Referral Utility, and utilization management applications. Use Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook. Communicate data entry errors and their implications to internal partners, including clinical teams. Share updates with team members about changes to data entry procedures, tools, and systems. Work with business partners to gather feedback, identify process improvements, and support appropriate changes. Follow data confidentiality requirements, including HIPAA-related guidelines. Apply an understanding of healthcare terminology, programs, services, and departmental operations.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED. At least three years of data entry experience in a corporate or business setting, managed healthcare, hospital, or insurance environment. Demonstrated proficiency in data collection, data entry, and reporting. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate or bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Data Management, or a related field. Experience in data management, preferably in managed care, referral management, patient appointment scheduling, or patient administration. Strong data mining, analytical, and reporting skills. Physical and Mental Requirements Ability to lift up to 20 pounds. Fine motor skills sufficient to operate office equipment and machinery. Ability to receive and understand instructions verbally and in writing. Ability to use logical reasoning to solve simple and complex problems. Location and Work Arrangement Employment type: Part-time. Work arrangement: Remote, with telecommuting available from anywhere within the United States. Work Authorization Optimere is unable to sponsor visas at this time. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents authorized to work in the United States. Equal Employment Opportunity Optimere is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.