Data Entry Specialist/Part-time (Remote)
About the Role
Optimere is seeking a part-time, remote Data Entry Specialist to support referral management data across multiple departments, business units, stakeholders, and operational partners. This role involves collecting, reviewing, entering, and maintaining specialist provider information in referral management tools while working with electronic health record teams to ensure data consistency. The position requires strong attention to detail, accurate data entry, and the ability to coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve missing or incorrect information. The role is remote within the United States and offers the opportunity to support data quality and operational processes across multiple markets.
Key Responsibilities
Gather data from computer systems and software applications, including imaging systems, electronic records, email, and spreadsheets. Collect information from reference manuals and online data sources. Review collected information for accuracy and completeness, including provider names and practice details. Contact relevant stakeholders to clarify or correct missing or inaccurate information. Prioritize and assign data entry or reporting requests to appropriate personnel. Manually enter or scan information using applicable systems and programs. Review entered data to identify errors or discrepancies before submission. Complete data entry accurately and within required timelines, following internal standards. Audit submitted data entries and provide feedback to team members to maintain quality and accuracy. Correct inaccurate data entries when applicable. Review system-generated reports to identify potential errors or discrepancies. Generate and run reports to verify, correct, and update information. Escalate challenging data entry issues to management for resolution. Follow internal workflows, business rules, policies, and procedures. Understand how relevant systems and platforms operate and integrate, including eCW, IKA, Leading Reach, Referral Utility, and UM Applications. Use software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, SharePoint, and Outlook. Stay informed about changes to workflows, policies, and procedures. Educate internal team members about updates to data entry procedures, tools, and systems. Generate reports, including network utilization reports, to provide relevant information to business partners. Understand the operations, business drivers, and procedures of relevant departments. Gather feedback from business partners to identify and implement process improvements. Follow data confidentiality guidelines, including HIPAA compliance. Identify and report system or application problems to relevant partners, including the help desk, supervisors, and colleagues. Communicate data entry errors and their implications to internal partners, including clinical teams. Apply an understanding of fundamental healthcare terminology, programs, and services.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate or bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Data Management, or a related field. Solid data management experience, preferably in managed care, referral management, patient appointing, or patient administration. Strong data mining, analytical, and reporting skills. 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 and understand instructions verbally and in writing. Ability to use logical reasoning to solve simple and complex problems. Work Arrangement Employment Type: Part-time. Work Arrangement: Fully remote. Location: Anywhere within the United States. The position supports multiple departments and markets across contracted and employed operations. Equal Employment Opportunity Optimere is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Work Authorization Optimere is unable to sponsor visas at this time. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents authorized to work in the United States.