# Electronic Medical Records Specialist

Occupation

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An Electronic Medical Records Specialist maintains and updates patient records within EHR systems like Epic or Cerner, ensuring data entry accuracy and correct application of ICD-10/CPT coding for billing and clinical documentation. Strong knowledge of medical terminology and strict HIPAA compliance are essential to protect patient confidentiality. This role is typically found in hospital health information management departments or physician practices and suits detail-oriented individuals with health information training.

Top skills: [HIPAA Compliance](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/hipaa-compliance), [Medical Terminology](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/medical-terminology)

## Career ladder

- Often comes from: [Medical Records Technician](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/medical-records-technician)
- Often leads to: [Health Information Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/health-information-manager)

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