EMR Data Entry Clerk

Role overview

This contract position supports a home health care organization by keeping electronic medical record data accurate, complete, and dependable. The role is based fully onsite in Bradenton, Florida for a 4-week assignment and focuses on reconciling clinical, demographic, enrollment, claims, and documentation information across several systems so care delivery, compliance, reimbursement, and day-to-day operations remain on track.

What you will do

• Compare and reconcile patient demographic, clinical, insurance, enrollment, and provider details across multiple healthcare platforms.
• Track down and resolve mismatches between the EMR and payer, claims, referral, scheduling, and other supporting systems.
• Check records for accuracy so documentation, quality measures, regulatory obligations, and reimbursement processes are properly supported.
• Carry out routine audits to find duplicate files, missing information, inconsistent documentation, and other data integrity concerns.
• Work closely with clinical staff, registration, revenue cycle, health information management, care coordination, and quality teams to close data gaps.
• Monitor assigned reconciliation queues and complete work within expected service timelines.
• Keep clear records of reconciliation steps taken and how issues were resolved.
• Escalate problems that cannot be resolved locally and suggest improvements that strengthen workflow efficiency.
• Take part in efforts to improve EMR data quality and overall operational performance.
• Stay current on EMR features, healthcare documentation rules, and regulatory expectations.
• Follow HIPAA, CMS, state, federal, and organizational privacy and confidentiality requirements at all times.

What we are looking for

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; healthcare-related education or certification is preferred.
• At least 2 years of data entry experience is preferred, ideally in a healthcare setting.
• Hands-on experience using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR/EHR) system.
• Background in data validation, reconciliation, auditing, or documentation review is preferred.
• LPN experience or other healthcare experience with EMR charting is a plus.
• Comfort working with several healthcare information systems.
• Good working knowledge of healthcare documentation standards, regulations, and privacy laws.
• Strong attention to detail and a consistent focus on data accuracy.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify and fix discrepancies.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Compensation and schedule

The role pays $21 per hour. Working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Perks and exposure

• Contribute directly to accurate patient records that support quality care, compliance, and better patient outcomes.
• Work with clinical, revenue cycle, and care coordination teams in a mission-driven organization.
• Gain exposure to EMR enhancements, data migration work, process improvement efforts, and healthcare operations.

About the hiring firm

Scion Staffing is a nationally recognized staffing firm that has placed thousands of professionals since 2006. The firm supports executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing, and is recognized on major industry lists and ratings.

Equal opportunity and fair hiring

The employer follows equal opportunity hiring practices and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. Hiring decisions are made on merit and value. Where local fair-chance laws apply, qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records are considered in line with the applicable guidance.

Additional information

This assignment is a 4-week onsite contract in Bradenton, Florida for a home health care client. The workweek is Monday through Friday. The role is intended to support accurate records, regulatory compliance, reimbursement accuracy, and operational efficiency.