Description
An Electronic Health Records Specialist can compile, process, and maintain medical records of patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Electronic Health Record Specialists also classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system.
An Electronic Health Record Specialist has entry level knowledge in the use of software to input patient information, manage patient records electronically, and manage all aspects of the office through the use of the electronic health record software.
Details
If significant education or training is needed? No
If significant work experience is needed? No
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 2 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No
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Certificate Of Achievement
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Certificate Of Achievement
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
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720 clock hours / 36 quarter credits
Tuition
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Diploma
Tuition
$18,720 for the Program
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Tuition
$18,720 for the Program
Suggested because Electronic Health Record Certification applies to Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.
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