Healthcare Information Clerk at Yakima Neighborhood Health Services

Yakima, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Dec, 25

Salary

20.7

Posted On

27 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Administrative Skills, Healthcare Administration, Data Entry, Patient Confidentiality, HIPAA Compliance, Medical Records Organization, Communication Skills, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Problem Solving

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Who We Are: Established in 1975, Non-Profit Yakima Neighborhood Health Services serves patients in the areas of Behavioral Health, Family Dentistry, Internal Medicine, Women’s Health, Primary Care, Pediatrics, Vision Care and Pharmacy. Our mission is to improve the quality of life and equity in our communities by providing accessible and integrated health and social services, ending homelessness and offering unique learning opportunities for students of health professions. Why Work at Yakima Neighborhood Health Services? YNHS offers great compensation for this position, with a starting wage of $18-20.70 an hour, along with high value benefits of employer provided medical, dental, vision, life, disability and retirement insurances. To support our team, we also provide ten paid holidays, flexible amounts of paid leave and/or cash-out options, and retention bonuses to reward commitment to our mission. Our Ideal Candidate: We are looking for a team member that is committed to providing the best assistance to our doctors, staff, patients, and clients while thriving in an administrative fast-paced setting. Some technical requirements for this position are: High School Diploma or GED. Previous administrative/office experience required; healthcare administrative experience is a plus. Ability to successfully pass a background check in relation to the position applied for. Day to Day: Answering incoming calls. Participate in medical records organization, retrieval and retention. Respond to staff requests for charts. Process correspondence. Ensure appropriate reviews are completed before releasing or filing health care information. Monitor charts for completeness and required documentation. Data entry of patient information. Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines. Perform Health Care Information activities consistent with medical, ethical, and legal requirements.

Responsibilities

The Healthcare Information Clerk will be responsible for answering incoming calls, organizing medical records, and ensuring the completeness of charts. They will also handle data entry of patient information while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA guidelines.