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Medical Data Entry Specialist in Buffalo, NY

Medical Data Entry Specialist Job Description

Medical data entry specialists enter, update and maintain accurate patient and healthcare information in electronic systems. They play a vital role in supporting clinical and administrative teams by ensuring medical records, billing data and other documentation are complete, accurate and compliant with healthcare regulations. This role is essential for maintaining data integrity and supporting efficient healthcare operations.

Typical medical data entry specialist duties:

Enter patient demographics, medical histories, treatment details and billing information into electronic health records systemsReview and verify data for accuracy, completeness and compliance with HIPAA and other healthcare standardsUpdate records with new information from physicians, nurses and administrative staffMaintain organized digital files and ensure timely data entry to support clinical workflowsCommunicate with healthcare providers and administrative teams to resolve discrepancies or missing informationAssist with generating reports, summaries and documentation for audits or quality assuranceSupport billing and coding teams by accurately entering insurance and payment detailsFollow data privacy protocols and maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information

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Salary for Medical Data Entry Specialist in Buffalo, NY
35525 - 43365
Low
35525
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
38955
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
43365
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
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