Medical Records & Data Entry Specialist

Cynet Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Cynet Health in New York is seeking a Medical Records Clerk to support non-clinical workflow in the records department. You will organize, index, and file paper records, and assist with scanning into the electronic health record system.

The role requires strong typing, Excel data entry, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain HIPAA confidentiality while handling sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Typing speed of 40 WPM or better with high accuracy.
• Working proficiency in Excel, including entering data, sorting, and filtering.
• Proven accuracy in data entry and comfort with repetitive detail work.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assemble medical record documents according to guidelines.
• Answer phones as needed.
• Ensure year band is placed in records for appointments and open records for new patients.
• File records in terminal digit order and access additional volumes as needed.
• Pull and prepare records for next day appointments, pull x-ray films as needed.
• Scan and index legacy paper medical records into the electronic health record.
• Index each document to patient, encounter, date of service, and document type.
• Review scanned output for errors and rescan or reindex as needed.
• Handle HIPAA and hospital policy for protected health information.

Skills

Typing 40 WPM

Data entry accuracy

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Epic

Job description

Cynet Health in New York is seeking a Medical Records Clerk to support non-clinical workflow in the records department. You will organize, index, and file paper records, and assist with scanning into the electronic health record system.

The role requires strong typing, Excel data entry, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain HIPAA confidentiality while handling sensitive information.