Health Information Clerk I: Precision Records Specialist

APR Consulting; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 31,175; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing provider in Whittier, CA is seeking a Health Information Specialist I to assist in managing health information. Responsibilities include processing medical records, safeguarding patient information, and answering telephones. The ideal candidate will demonstrate knowledge of medical records, effective communication skills, and proficiency in basic computer functions. A high school diploma or GED is required, with familiarity in electronic medical record systems preferred. This is a full-time position paying $22.63/hr for a duration of 13 weeks.

Qualifications

• Legible writing and printing is mandatory.
• Ability to process work using both alphabetical and numerical filing systems.
• Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Safeguards and preserves the confidentiality of patient’s protected health information.
• Retrieves daily discharge patient records and follows up on missing records.
• Checks each original document and preps medical records and documents for scanning.

Skills

Knowledge of medical records

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School graduate or GED

Tools

Windows Software

Job description

A leading healthcare staffing provider in Whittier, CA is seeking a Health Information Specialist I to assist in managing health information. Responsibilities include processing medical records, safeguarding patient information, and answering telephones. The ideal candidate will demonstrate knowledge of medical records, effective communication skills, and proficiency in basic computer functions. A high school diploma or GED is required, with familiarity in electronic medical record systems preferred. This is a full-time position paying $22.63/hr for a duration of 13 weeks.