Description The Data Specialist is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the Enterprise Master Patient Index (EMPI). The specialist I performs analysis and evaluation of potential duplicates and demographic changes utilizing multiple databases and then performs the necessary merges and changes in Epic to ensure that each patient only has one record. The specialist resolves cases of a minor nature and reports complex cases to Data Integrity Analysts for further evaluation. Communicates with departments throughout the PNW region and with Community Connect representatives to ensure accuracy of information and coordinate EMPI changes across the enterprise. Participates in additional projects as needs that promote the prevention of duplicates and compromises in the EMPI and additional projects in support of enterprise-wide activities such as sharing information through health information exchange tools. The Data Specialist also manages interface error queues, connecting documents with the correct patient records. The documents may be lab reports, EOC's, Transfer Summaries, etc. Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Revenue Cycle Business Services and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them. Required Qualifications: Associate's Degree Health Information Technology. Or equivalent educ/experience 3 years in a healthcare setting. 1 year Working in an electronic medical record, Epic preferred. Demonstrated experience standardizing complex and disparate processes and maintaining common processes to standards across multiple facilities and in different settings. Demonstrated experience working in a multiple facility environment and an ability to operate in a matrix organizational structure. Healthcare business operations and/or financial management experience in a healthcare setting. Salary range by location: NorCal (Napa, Sonoma) Min: $27.31, Max: $42.61 Southern California, NorCal (Humboldt) Alaska (Kodiak, Seward, Valdez) Min: $24.34, Max: $37.98 WA Puget Sound Oregon (Portland) Alaska (Anchorage) Min: $23.35, Max: $36.44 Oregon (Hood River, Medford, Seaside) Min: $21.77, Max: $33.97 Eastern Washington (Richland, Spokane, Walla Walla) Min: $20.78, Max: $32.42 Montana Min: $18.80, Max: $29.34 Texas and New Mexico Min: $17.81, Max: $27.79 Why Join Providence? Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities. About Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime,