Data Entry Clerk

Job On Remote Online USA; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 34,440 - 49,593; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization is hiring a Data Entry Clerk to assist with data management for COVID-19 screening in K-12 schools. The role involves data entry, record verification, and ensuring compliance with health data policies. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong organizational, analytical, and data entry skills. This is a full-time position primarily onsite with potential remote work. Salary ranges from $25 to $36 per hour.

Qualifications

• Excellent command of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to enter data with 100% accuracy.
• Experience in using modern office procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform data collection and entry within LA County Project.
• Manage and update health data records.
• Maintain confidentiality of personal health information.

Skills

Excellent English language command

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Data entry accuracy

Ability to follow written instructions

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

High School degree

Job description

Job Overview

Heluna Health invites applications for a Data Entry Clerk position with the LA County Department of Public Health’s Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) to support comprehensive COVID-19 screening testing for K-12 schools for the 2021-2022 school year. The Data Entry Clerk will support the Data Manager to ensure compliance with CDC data and evaluation requirements as well as meeting local evaluation needs to inform planning and service delivery.

Key Details

• Salary: $25 - $36 an hour
• Job Type: Full-time (temporarily grant‑funded)
• Location: Primarily onsite at fixed, mobile, and designated school site operations; remote work may be required.
• Hours: 40 hours per week (full‑time)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform data collection, entry and data clean‑up within LA County Project.
• Perform data management tasks including review, verification and updating of health data records.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all modifications made to health data records.
• Maintain confidentiality of personal health information and follow departmental policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Data Manager in support of the LA County Reopening of Schools COVID‑19 screening program.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred Education/Experience – Excellent command of the English language including grammar, spelling and punctuation; excellent organizational and analytical skills; demonstrated skills in modern office methods, procedures, and practices including typing, personal computer and internet search skills; demonstrated ability to enter alpha and numerical data with 100% accuracy into computerized systems; ability to follow detailed written instructions; ability to accurately look up personal health record data in computer systems; ability to adhere to confidentiality policies; ability to work effectively and cooperatively with staff; able to work independently with appropriate supervision.
• Certificates/Licenses/Clearances – A Valid CA Driver’s License and insurance.
• Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities – Experience with data entry and data management/clean‑up, preferred; ability to work independently and as part of a team; High School degree, required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand Occasionally
• Walk Frequently
• Sit Frequently
• Handling / Fingering Occasionally
• Reach Outward Occasionally
• Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally
• Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend Occasionally
• Lift / Carry Occasionally – Up to 50 lbs.
• Push/Pull Occasionally – Up to 50 lbs.
• See Constantly
• Taste / Smell Not Applicable

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Indoors, temperature controlled.

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.