Health Information Clerk

Health information clerks ensure the privacy and accuracy of patient’s medical data—they also comply with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) laws. Each time a patient visits a physician’s office, a medical chart is created—there are various forms, transcripts, laboratory findings, history of present illness, diagnosis and other important medical data added to the patients chart. Health information clerks are entrusted with securing and updating medical records.

Show proof of having obtained your high school diploma or GED. If you are currently in high school and interested in becoming a health information clerk then consider volunteering—this is a great way to receive on-the-job training.
Get some experience. The best way is to volunteer or be trained on the job. Most employers require at least one to two years of clerical experience in a medical records department within a hospital or clinical setting. However, there are still a few employers willing to hire candidates without experience and train them on the job, especially candidates with superior skills.

Freshen up your skills. Health information clerks must have analytical skills, excellent communication skills, skills, superior organizational skills, the ability to type at least 30 words per minute, good computer skills, alpha-numerical skills and other useful skills set forth by the employer.

Get a post-secondary education. Employers are often impressed with individuals who pursue a post-secondary level of training; it shows that you are serious about increasing your knowledge and expertise as a health information clerk.