Clinical Data Entry Clerk
About the role
As a Data Entry Clerk you will be responsible
for accurately inputting patient medical records into the Ilara Health
recommended electronic medical record (EMR) system. This may include entering
customer data, financial records, and other types of information. The data
entry clerk must have strong attention to detail and be able to work quickly
and efficiently. They should have a robust understanding of computer systems
and word processing. Excellent typing skills and the ability to perform
repetitive tasks without losing accuracy are also essential for this position.
The data entry clerk will report to the designated team lead and will be
expected to maintain the confidentiality of the information they are working
on.
Responsibilities
- Transcribe existing paper patient
medical records into the Ilara Health EMR.
- Conduct on–job training for other
staff/mentorship in the facility.
- Identify gaps and suggest ways of
improving record-keeping of medical records and clinic operations
- Assist users in troubleshooting
EMR usage.
- Ensure non-disclosure,
confidentiality, security and exchange of health records and information.
Qualifications
- Clinical background, in training
or graduated.
- Familiarity with MS Office
applications, in particular word processing
- Able to type a minimum of 20 WPM
(words per minute) on a computer
- Organised with strong attention
to detail
- Ability to perform repetitive
tasks accurately
- Maintain confidentiality of
information.
How to Apply