Remote Patient Research & Data Specialist

Digitech; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Digitech is seeking a Patient Research Specialist to review EMS patient care reports (PCRs) and verify patient and insurance information for billing readiness.

You will validate demographics, confirm coverage, and identify data gaps, collaborating with Coding, QA, and Client Services to maintain clean claims and timely reimbursement for EMS clients. This remote role supports multiple clients across the United States.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities with accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and remain focused in a remote, deadline-driven environment.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to communicate professionally with internal departments and external partners.
• Pleasant, professional, and customer-focused demeanor.
• Ability to maintain composure and deliver quality work under pressure.
• Strong computer literacy, including comfort working with dual monitors and navigating multiple systems simultaneously.
• Excellent follow-through, attention to detail, and accuracy in data review.
• Strong written communication skills, including grammar and documentation clarity.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines while maintaining high-quality work.
• Reliable, punctual, and dependable with strong work accountability.
• Quick learner who takes clear, organized notes during training.
• Comfortable asking questions and seeking clarification when needed.
• Ability to independently manage all aspects of the job role including required goals and business practices in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and process EMS patient care reports (PCRs) for assigned clients, ensuring all cases are handled promptly and accurately.
• Research, gather, and verify insurance information, using internal systems, online tools, and external payer resources to confirm active coverage for the date of service.
• Validate demographic data, including patient name, date of birth, mailing address, and other required identifiers - performing additional research when information is incomplete or missing.
• Confirm insurance eligibility and correct payer sequencing to support proper billing and claim adjudication.
• Identify discrepancies or missing data and take proactive steps to resolve them before claims are submitted for coding.
• Document all findings, updates, and corrections within the appropriate systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including Coding, QA, Client Services, and other billing departments, to resolve questions and ensure smooth workflow transitions.
• Maintain productivity targets and turnaround times, meeting daily and weekly expectations for assigned client volumes.
• Support special assignments or tasks as directed by the Department Manager, including overflow work, data cleanup, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Additional job duties as assigned

Skills

Multi-tasking

Remote work familiarity

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Data accuracy

Time management

Proactive problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Internal systems

Job description

Digitech is seeking a Patient Research Specialist to review EMS patient care reports (PCRs) and verify patient and insurance information for billing readiness.

You will validate demographics, confirm coverage, and identify data gaps, collaborating with Coding, QA, and Client Services to maintain clean claims and timely reimbursement for EMS clients. This remote role supports multiple clients across the United States.