How to "EMR-proof" Your Job
"Will I lose my job to EMR?" This is a common question being asked by health professionals nationwide, especially those who work primarily in medical records or patient documentation.
Hospitals and practices have been gradually making the transition to EMR over the past few years. However, now that a deadline has been declared by the Obama administration, including fines for non-compliant facilities, the race for EMR has picked up considerably.
Could your job be eliminated when EMR is implemented? It's possible, but not as likely as you may think, especially if you take some steps to learn additional computer skills and stay ahead of the curve. In fact, often an EMR implementation can create new jobs for a hospital or practice. However, to remain employed, you need to ensure that you can become qualified for one of those new positions, as your role could become obsolete in a paperless environment.
So, who is most at risk of job loss in an EMR implementation? And how can you prepare for the change and protect your career? To help you learn how to EMR-proof your job, an experienced healthcare IT professional provides some tips on how to EMR-proof your medical career. Additionally, he shared great information about what new skills and certifications will be in highest demand when your employer makes the transition to EMR. If you take these steps to EMR-proof your career before and during the implementation of EMR, you will be indispensable, not disposable!
Very good article.This really adds boost to the ppl who are worrying about lossing job because of EMR