Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Medical Data Entry Clerk to support accurate healthcare documentation in Tacoma, Washington. This is a Contract position focused on maintaining patient information, organizing medical records, and ensuring data is entered correctly into the EHR system. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with both digital and paper-based files while helping keep inpatient and outpatient documentation complete and accessible.
Responsibilities:
- Enter patient demographic and clinical information into the electronic health record with a high level of accuracy
- Review inpatient and outpatient records to confirm documentation is complete, legible, and properly filed
- Organize paper charts, scanned records, and supporting documents so information can be retrieved efficiently
- Update patient files by adding new medical information, correcting discrepancies, and maintaining record integrity
- Prepare, sort, and index paper documents before entry into electronic systems or physical filing locations
- Maintain consistent recordkeeping practices to support compliance with healthcare documentation standards
- Assist with patient chart management by verifying that records are matched to the correct individual and encounter
- Support record maintenance activities related to healthcare systems and document workflows as assigned Requirements • Experience performing data entry in a medical or healthcare records environment
- Working knowledge of electronic health record systems and standard documentation practices
- Familiarity with inpatient records, outpatient medical records, and patient chart organization
- Ability to manage patient demographic details and protected health information with discretion
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify missing, inconsistent, or incorrect data
- Comfortable handling paper files, scanned documents, and physical filing tasks
- Ability to work efficiently in a structured environment while meeting accuracy and productivity expectations TalentMatch®
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