Data entry clerk

Title: Data entry clerk

Location: Orange, CA USA  92868

Duration: Contract 6 Months

Job Description:

• The Data Entry Tech will be responsible to perform routine to complex data entry. The incumbent will provide office support functions as needed for the Utilization Management department.
  
  Position Responsibilities

• Participates in a mission-driven culture of high-quality performance, with a member focus on customer service, consistency, dignity and accountability.
• Assists the team in carrying out department responsibilities and collaborates with others to support short- and long-term goals/priorities for the department.
• Performs data entry of various documents, data sources and files.
• Conducts outreach calls for data entry purposes as needed.
• Assists with mailing information to members.
• Provides resource and mailing support for teleworking staff as applicable.
• Alerts supervisor of any issues that impact production and quality.
• Ensures all Protected Healthcare Information (PHI) is locked at the end of the day.
• Completes other projects and duties as assigned.

• Possesses the Ability to :

• Use data entry common techniques.
• Maintain organized files and be detail oriented.
• Analyze incoming mail and determine appropriate course of action.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with CalOptima Health’s leadership and staff.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Utilize computer and appropriate software (e.g., Microsoft Office: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) and job-specific applications/systems to produce correspondence, charts, spreadsheets and/or other information applicable to the position assignment.

• Experience & Education

• 1 year of data entry experience required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position such as those listed above may also be qualifying.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a managed healthcare environment.

• Knowledge of :

• Data entry techniques and standard medical terminology.
• Office business practices

Cogent is an equal opportunity employer. Cogent will not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, national origin, , sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, citizenship or any other class protected by applicable law.