Data Entry Clerk

Job Summary:

This HIM Clerk position involves processing health information, ensuring patient data confidentiality, and assisting with various administrative tasks within a healthcare facility. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication. Duties include retrieving, prepping, scanning, and filing medical records; answering phones; and assisting staff with information requests.

Location: Whittier, California, United States

Responsibilities:
- Processing health information (collecting, delivering, retrieving, and filing medical records).
- Preparing medical records for scanning or storage.
- Answering phones and directing calls.
- Retrieving discharged patient records from various units.
- Following up on missing medical records.
- Assisting physicians and ancillary staff with health information requests.
- Maintaining confidentiality of patient health information (HIPAA compliance).
- Ensuring a safe patient environment.
- Assisting with ongoing projects as requested.
- Adhering to daily production standards.
- Understanding and applying hospital and department policies and procedures.
- Maintaining a safe, neat, and orderly workstation.
- Performing other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Certifications:
- Knowledge of medical records and medical record documents.
- Ability to use alphabetical and numerical filing systems.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to concentrate despite interruptions.
- Legible handwriting.
- Basic computer and keyboarding skills (30 wpm typing speed).
- High school diploma or GED.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:
- Familiarity with electronic medical record systems.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Previous HIM department or medical office experience.
- Valid California driver's license, vehicle, insurance, and registration.

Special Considerations:
- The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Sundays and Mondays are off.
- The initial contract is until 8/12/2025 with a possibility of extension.

Scheduling:
- Tuesday through Saturday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.
- Sundays and Mondays off.