BHI Specialist at CareLock - Healthcare Admin Career in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
Role Overview & Career Fit: This is an entry-to-mid-level administrative healthcare role focused on EHR documentation within a Behavioral Health Integration program. It's well-suited for candidates looking to build a foundation in healthcare administration, medical records, or care coordination — particularly in the growing behavioral health space.
Skills You'll Develop:
- Deep familiarity with eClinicalWorks (eCW), one of the most widely used EHR platforms — a marketable, transferable skill.
- Knowledge of BHI documentation standards, PHQ-9/GAD-7 screenings, and care plan management.
- HIPAA compliance and medical records management — foundational credentials for any healthcare career path.
- Experience with Medicare/Medicaid documentation, which is valuable for billing, compliance, and care management roles.
Compensation & Market Context: No salary is listed, which is a mild red flag for transparency. Similar US remote healthcare admin roles typically pay $16–$22/hour (~$33k–$46k annually). This is on the lower end of the healthcare sector but reasonable for an entry-level remote role.
Green Flags: The role is fully remote, offers exposure to a specialized and growing field (behavioral health integration), and requires independent work — good for self-starters. The company serves FQHCs and primary care clinics, providing meaningful healthcare impact.
Yellow Flags: No mention of advancement paths, training programs, or benefits. The Arizona Fingerprint Clearance requirement is unusual for a fully remote role and may limit the candidate pool. Career-minded applicants should clarify growth opportunities during interviews.
Headquarters: Arizona, United States
URL: https://allmyclinics.com/
Position Summary:
The Behavioral Health Integration Specialist provides non-clinical administrative and documentation support for CareLock LLC's Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) program. This is a non-clinical, administrative position with no direct patient contact. The primary focus of this role is reviewing patient charts, completing and maintaining BHI documentation, tracking required information, supporting care-plan documentation, and ensuring all records are complete, accurate, and compliant with established CareLock workflows, AZDHS regulations, and HIPAA standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review patient charts for BHI documentation requirements.
- Complete and maintain accurate BHI documentation within the EHR.
- Review existing clinical documentation and ensure applicable information is accurately reflected in BHI records.
- Maintain and update BHI care-management documentation and care plans based on information contained within the medical record.
- Review documentation related to behavioral health screenings, including PHQ-9 and GAD-7, when applicable.
- Track required BHI documentation and identify incomplete or outstanding charting.
- Review charts for missing information and route documentation needs to the appropriate clinical team member.
- Document applicable administrative and care-coordination activities.
- Maintain accurate documentation of applicable BHI time and activities when required.
- Ensure charts and documentation are completed within established CareLock timeframes.
- Support providers and clinical staff by maintaining organized and accurate BHI records.
- Follow established BHI workflows and documentation standards.
- Maintain productivity and accuracy expectations while managing a high volume of patient charts.
- Maintain strict compliance with HIPAA, patient confidentiality requirements, and CareLock policies and procedures.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience in medical documentation, behavioral health administration, care management, medical records, medical assisting, healthcare administration, or a related healthcare role.
- Experience working within an EHR/EMR, specifically eClinicalWorks.
- Strong written communication, grammar, spelling, and documentation skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to accurately review and interpret information contained within medical records.
- Strong computer and data-entry skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage a high volume of documentation.
- Understanding of HIPAA and patient confidentiality requirements.
- Core understanding of basic medical terminology and clinic-based office procedures.
- Proficiency utilizing basic computer systems and applications, including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize a shifting workload, and strictly interpret and uphold clinic policies and procedures.
- Level 1 Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card (or willingness to obtain).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience with Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) documentation.
- Experience with eClinicalWorks (eCW).
- Experience with PHQ-9, GAD-7, behavioral health documentation, and care plans.
- Experience with Medicare and/or Medicaid documentation requirements.
- Experience in a primary care or behavioral health setting.
To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/carelock-com-behavioral-health-integration-specialist