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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # EHR Specialist - **Company:** State of Oklahoma - **Location:** Oklahoma County, OK, United States - **Salary:** $83,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computerized Patient Record System, Database Schema, Health Information Management, Power BI, SAS (Software), Software Engineering, Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources, Electronic Medical Records, Information Technology, Health Level Seven International - **Published:** June 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3b661d32a3a82523 ## About the Role Do you have a valid Driver's License license?, Do you have experience in Writing skills?, Do you have a Associate's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Development or Management, Project Management, Public Health, Nursing, Business, or related degree and three (3) years of experience; OR Associate's degree plus an additional five (5) years of relevant experience.Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position and possess a valid driver's license. ·, * If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Prior experience supporting an EHR system. * Prior experience in training. * Prior experience working with an information technology vendor. * Prior experience documenting policies and procedures. * Knowledge of methods of organization and management; of agency policies and procedures; of grant or contract program requirements; of the legislative process; of general clinical, clerical, and billing workflows; and of federal and state laws and regulations relating to administration of an Electronic Health Records system. * Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to establish and maintain training programs; to exercise good judgment in analyzing situations and making decisions, and to organize and present facts and opinions. * Demonstration of good listening skills, change management, teamwork, quality control, problem solving, documenting issues for vendor review, and customer service. * Preferred: General knowledge of accounting processes and principles; of database structure and principles; of FHIR / HL7; of Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement processes. * Preferred: Certification in EHR Technology, Medical Records Management, or Lean/Six Sigma.Preferred: Prior experience with report-writing tools such as Power BI or SAS. Physical Demands and Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels. While performing the duties of the job, employees are required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Employees must be willing to complete all job-related travel associated with this position. Being present at the office is an essential function of the job. ## Description The Electronic Health Records Specialist is responsible for supporting staff at the Oklahoma State Department of Health in their effective and efficient use of the Electronic Health Records (EHR) system., * Maintains training materials for the EHR. Assists in training. * Maintains workflow documentation regarding processes and procedures utilizing the EHR. * Documents and communicates changes included in vendor release notes which have an impact on OSDH EHR operations. * Recommends changes to the EHR system and workflows in order to promote efficiency and effectiveness. * Tracks and manages requested changes and new requirements for the EHR system from conception through implementation. * Coordinates testing of changes to the EHR with relevant stakeholders (program staff, trainers, managers, OMES, vendor, etc.). * Coordinates implementation of OSDH-controlled changes to the EHR with superusers and agency leadership. * Works collaboratively with EHR vendor application support staff. * Serves as a point of escalation for EHR-related questions from OSDH trainers and management. * Collaborates with members of the OSDH EHR Governance Committee. * Assists in planning and executing new initiatives relating to the EHR system. * Responds to escalated EHR help desk tickets. * Troubleshoots and documents EHR application issues. Escalates and coordinates with the EHR vendor on a potential fix, testing and resolution into production. * Attends to EHR interface errors to ensure that information is completely communicated between the EHR and its system connections. * Initiates, collaborates, and coordinates changes for required or desired changes to interfaces. * Coordinates changes to supporting tables and configurations within the EHR, testing thoroughly. * Maintains a change log to record changes in interfaces, codes, and other supporting tables and configurations within the EHR system. * Develops and maintains role-based security profiles in the EHR system, working collaboratively with agency leadership. * Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.Other duties as assigned. 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