Data Entry Specialist/Part-time (Remote)
About the Company
Optimere is an employer that supports a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunities.
About the Role
Optimere is seeking a part-time, remote Data Entry Specialist to support referral management and data quality across multiple departments, business units, stakeholders, and operational partners. This role involves collecting, entering, reviewing, and correcting data across relevant systems to maintain accurate records and support consistent information within electronic health record and referral management tools. The position requires strong attention to detail, data entry and reporting skills, and an understanding of healthcare-related information and confidentiality requirements. This role can be performed remotely from anywhere within the United States.
Key Responsibilities
Gather data from computer systems, electronic records, email, spreadsheets, imaging systems, reference manuals, and online sources Review collected information to confirm accuracy, completeness, and consistency Contact relevant stakeholders to clarify missing information or correct inaccurate records Prioritize or assign data entry and reporting requests to appropriate personnel Enter or scan information using applicable systems and software Review entered data for errors or discrepancies before submission Complete data entry tasks accurately and on time according to internal standards Audit submitted entries and provide feedback to team members to maintain data quality Correct inaccurate entries when appropriate Review system-generated reports to identify errors and discrepancies Generate reports to verify, correct, and update information, including network utilization reports Escalate complex data entry issues to management for resolution Follow internal workflows, business rules, policies, and procedures Understand how relevant systems and platforms operate and integrate, including eCW, IKA, Leading Reach, Referral Utility, and UM Applications Use Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook, and other applicable software Stay informed about changes to workflows, policies, procedures, tools, and systems Educate internal team members about relevant changes to data entry processes and systems Develop an understanding of business departments' operations, priorities, and procedures Gather feedback from business partners to identify and implement process improvements Follow applicable data confidentiality requirements, including HIPAA guidelines Identify and report system or application problems to the appropriate support teams, supervisors, or colleagues Communicate data entry errors and their implications to internal partners, including clinical teams Apply an understanding of fundamental healthcare terminology, programs, and services
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED At least 3 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 with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
Preferred Qualifications
Associate or bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Data Management, or a related field Data management experience, preferably in managed care, referral management, patient appointment scheduling, or patient administration Strong data mining, analytical, and reporting skills Physical & Mental Requirements Ability to lift up to 20 pounds Fine motor skills 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 Equal Opportunity / EEO Optimere is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to building and hiring a diverse workforce. The company does not make hiring or employment decisions based on 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. 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.