What does it mean to earn your Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification?
The Electronic Health Records Specialist Certification (CEHRS) certification showcases to employers that you are equipped with the knowledge to ensure the security, accuracy and completeness of patient data. Sometimes paired with other certifications in order to expand an employees skillset, this certification is highly sought after in the healthcare industry.
Why Earn Your Certification?
Earning your certification proves to employers that you are knowledgeable in all aspects of your field. Here are some key reasons why you should earn your certification:
- Employers prefer certification – show employers that your education is up to industry standards
- Potential for promotion – demonstrate that you are a go-getter and would be a great candidate for advancement
- Skills confidence – be day-one ready with industry-preferred skills
This certification ensures individuals can:
- Understand and audit patient records to ensure they are compliant with legal and regulatory requirements
- Collect clinical information for various reports such as quality improvement studies
- Perform basic coding to submit claims for insurers
- Process release of information (ROI) requests for medical records
- Understand and review patient records to make sure they are complete and ensure proper collection of patient demographic and insurance information
Overview of the Issuing Authority
The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) is one of the largest allied health certification providers in the nation. Since 1989, it has awarded over one million certifications and is validated and nationally recognized as providing students with the required level of knowledge to succeed in their chosen careers.
Certification requirements
To be eligible to test for their CEHRS exam, candidates must have earned a high school diploma or equivalent and have completed an electronic health records training or education program within the last five years or have at least 1 year of supervised work experience in the electronic health records field within the last 3 years.
Select the right training program for your goals
Electronic Health Records Specialist
Become a medical records specialist to accurately and securely handle sensitive patient data.
Health Unit Coordinator
Prepare to be an integral support professional for doctors and nurses in various healthcare settings including hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes as a Health Unit Coordinator.
Meet Your Training Specialist!
Your Workforce Training Specialist will help you understand your program, help with clinical placement, and answer any questions you have! Get in touch with your Workforce Training Specialist to learn more about your program, Harrisburg University, and how to start achieving your career goals.
To begin the enrollment process, please contact Mrs. Miller at 717.506.3401 or admiller@cvschools.org to get started.