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Department: Department of Psychiatry 

Supervisor: Angi Wold

Position Purpose:  Assist the Addictions, Research, and Treatment Services with data entry and electronic medical record management.

Job Description: 

The Data Entry Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely entry, verification, maintenance, and reporting of assessment and encounter data required for Colorado’s Behavioral Health Reform Model (CO-BHRM) state reporting at Addiction Research and Treatment Services, within the Department of Psychiatry, Anschutz Medical Campus. This position supports regulatory compliance, program evaluation, quality improvement initiatives, and funding requirements by ensuring data integrity within electronic health record systems and reporting databases. 

 

Examples of work performed: 

  • Enter client assessment data and encounter information, into designated electronic systems.  
  • Review source documents for completeness, accuracy, and consistency before data entry.  
  • Update client records as new information becomes available.  
  • Maintain confidentiality and security of protected health information (PHI) in accordance with HIPAA regulations.  
  • Correct data discrepancies and work with clinical and administrative staff to resolve missing or incomplete information. 

 

Eligibility Requirements: 

  • Must be a current student taking at least 6 credit hours (undergraduate) or 3 credit hours (graduate) 
  • Must be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word Must be dependable, detail-oriented, flexible, organized, willing to learn, possess the ability to multi-task, and have a professional demeanor. 
  • Must have solid written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and professionally via telephone and email. 

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

  • Strong data entry skills with exceptional attention to detail.  
  • Knowledge of healthcare documentation and medical terminology preferred.  
  • Understanding of HIPAA confidentiality and privacy requirements.  
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.  
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.  
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.  
  • Ability to identify and correct data errors.  
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

 

Remarks: 

The Student Assistant commits to showing up for work diligently and punctually, honesty, performing assigned tasks, following directions, taking initiative, reliability, confidentiality, checking work for thoroughness and accuracy with attention to detail, and interest in learning new skills, especially mandatory computer skills. Ideal candidates will be willing to work up to a maximum of 25 hours weekly. 

 

Pay Range: 

$19.00 - $25.00 per hour depending on experience.

Application Process: 

Cover Letter and Resume