Medical Records & Information Clerk (On-Call)

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles is seeking a clerical information technician to review and abstract data from patient charts, respond to outside requests, and assist patients by phone or in person. This on-call role supports chart management, reporting, and data entry across multiple departments.

Responsibilities include maintaining manuals, preparing periodic reports, and training new personnel while ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant clerical experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of PC & Office applications.
• Typing 45 WPM.
• Ability to use a computer keyboard to perform assigned duties.
• Able to read, write & follow oral & written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Abstract clinical & /or demographic data from patient charts.
• Compile medical data from patient charts.
• Respond to request for medical information form outside sources.
• Obtain authorization to release patient information.
• Request charts.
• Create graphs & charts.
• Collect & compile cumulative data & statistics.
• Complete work sheets by tallying activities.
• Prepare periodic reports.
• Enter data into automated systems.
• Perform on line inquiry functions.
• Assist patients w/ personal correspondence needs.
• Maintain & update user manuals.
• Maintain records of committee meetings.
• Monitor & maintain protocol books.
• Organize & maintain department files, records, handbooks & manuals.
• Record & maintain activity log.
• Train & orient new or less experience personnel.
• Serve as resource person to co-workers by answering procedure question & assisting in problem solving
• Compose memos
• Participate in special projects & studies
• May take dictation & transcribe dictated materials
• May take & transcribe minutes of meetings
• Format & type narrative correspondence & reports
• May type statistical data & reports
• Type check request, materials requisitions & other forms
• Performs other clerical duties as assigned
• Assume other activities & responsibilities as directed
• Works designed HealthConnect work queues as assigned

Skills

Medical terminology

Data entry

Typing 45 WPM

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles is seeking a clerical information technician to review and abstract data from patient charts, respond to outside requests, and assist patients by phone or in person. This on-call role supports chart management, reporting, and data entry across multiple departments.

Responsibilities include maintaining manuals, preparing periodic reports, and training new personnel while ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.