Job Details

The Medical Data Entry Clerk performs data entry for the facility. It ensures that all necessary forms are completed and then enters data into the computer system. It requires familiarity with policies, procedures and practices. The sensitive nature of the position requires the incumbent to exercise discretion and retain confidentiality of information obtained by discussions or recorded data.

Pay Min: USD $22.19/HR

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The Medical Data Entry Clerk keeps track of received data and source documents.
• The Medical Data Entry Clerk prepares and sorts source documents, and identifies and interprets data to be entered.
• Contacts preparers of source documents to resolve questions, inconsistencies, or missing data.
• Enters alphabetic, numeric, or symbolic data from source documents into computer following format displayed on screen and enters necessary codes.
• Compares data entered with source documents, or reenters data in verification format on screen to detect errors.
• Makes necessary corrections to information entered.
• Compiles, sorts, and verifies accuracy of data to be entered.
• Keeps record of work completed.
• Reviews error reports and enters corrections into computer.
• Transmits entered information into database.
• Files or routes source documents after entry.
• Responds to inquiries regarding entered data
• Performs other duties as assigned.