Data Entry Specialist/Part-time (Remote)
About the Job Jobsultant Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented Data Entry Specialist – Part-Time (Remote) to support referral management and data quality operations. This role involves collecting, entering, reviewing, and maintaining information across electronic systems while collaborating with multiple departments, business units, stakeholders, and operational partners. The successful candidate will help ensure data accuracy, resolve discrepancies, maintain consistent records, and support reporting requirements. This position offers the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the United States.
Key Responsibilities
Gather data from electronic systems, imaging tools, emails, spreadsheets, reference manuals, and online sources. Review collected information to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency, including names and practice details. Contact relevant stakeholders to clarify missing information, correct errors, and obtain incomplete documentation. Prioritize or assign data entry and reporting requests to appropriate personnel. Enter, scan, update, and maintain data using relevant systems and software applications. Review submitted entries to identify errors and discrepancies before final submission. Conduct data audits and provide feedback to team members to improve data quality and accuracy. Generate and review system reports to verify, correct, and update information. Escalate complex data entry issues and system problems to management, supervisors, or technical support teams. Follow internal workflows, business rules, policies, and operating procedures. Work with referral management and related platforms, including eCW, IKA, Leading Reach, Referral Utility, and utilization management applications. Use Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook to manage information and support reporting activities. Stay informed about changes to data entry processes, policies, tools, and systems, and communicate relevant updates to team members. Generate reports, including network utilization reports, to provide business partners with useful operational information. Collaborate with internal partners, including clinical teams, to communicate data errors and their potential implications. Gather stakeholder feedback to identify opportunities for process improvements. Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information and comply with applicable HIPAA requirements. Demonstrate an understanding of healthcare terminology, programs, services, and relevant departmental operations.
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 in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and correct data discrepancies. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to follow established procedures, prioritize tasks, and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate or bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Data Management, or a related field. Experience in data management, particularly in managed care, referral management, patient appointment scheduling, or patient administration. Strong data mining, analytical, and reporting skills. Familiarity with electronic health records, referral management platforms, and healthcare-related systems. Understanding of healthcare data confidentiality and HIPAA compliance requirements. Physical and Mental Requirements Ability to lift up to 20 pounds. Ability to use fine motor skills to operate office equipment and machinery. Ability to receive, understand, and follow instructions verbally and in writing. Ability to apply logical reasoning to simple and complex problem-solving tasks. Work Schedule and Location Job Title: Data Entry Specialist – Part-Time Work Arrangement: Remote Location: United States Employment Type: Part-time Work Authorization: Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents authorized to work in the United States. Visa Sponsorship: Not available. Equal Employment Opportunity Optimere is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce. The company does not make hiring or employment decisions based on protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Note: The supplied listing names Jobsultant Solutions in the header and Optimere in the equal opportunity and work authorization sections. Confirm the employer's identity and application details before applying.