Medical file clerks
are responsible for performing general office duties.
Medical file clerks play a very important role in health care, as they are in charge of important medical documents. Most medical file clerks are responsible for numerous clerical duties and must possess specialized clerical skills in order to effectively perform those duties.
Function
Medical file clerks maintain order of medical records alphabetically and numerically. They locate and prepare patient records, invoices and office receipts, as requested.
Duties
Typical job duties include ensuring files, both electronic and paper, are organized and easily accessible, cleaning out old files and materials, keeping files up to date, ensuring files are thoroughly filled out, and performing other office duties as needed.
Geography
Medical file clerks may work in private physician practices, hospitals, nursing homes, labs or government agencies, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Considerations
To be a medical file clerk, you usually need at least a high school diploma, according to Careers.stateuniversity.com. It is helpful to have prior office and computer experience. Medical file clerks also must have good people skills, be very organized, enjoy helping others and manage time efficiently.
Expert Insight
Medical file clerks earned an average annual salary of $23,800 in 2008, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Actual salaries for these health care workers typically vary by job location and experience.
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