Healthcare Clerk Jobs in Oakland, CA

A Healthcare Clerk, also known as a Health Information Clerk, contributes to health care administration by managing and organizing medical records and other health information data. Their primary responsibilities include maintaining patient records, retrieving and disseminating medical information within the healthcare facility, and ensuring data accuracy, accessibility, and security in both paper and electronic systems. They are key in the accurate and confidential handling of patient records, coding and categorizing patient information for insurance reimbursement purposes, database management, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.

Healthcare Clerks should have strong organizational, technical, and communication skills. They must be detail-oriented and have the ability to handle confidential information with integrity. Since they often use Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems, computer proficiency is essential. While a high school diploma or equivalent is generally required, many employers prefer candidates with postsecondary certificates or associate's degrees in health information management or a related field. Certification, such as the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) credential, may also be beneficial. Before becoming a Healthcare Clerk, a person may have roles such as Medical Receptionist, Administrative Assistant, or Medical Records Technician.

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Medical Records Clerk

  • Pinole, CA (15 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Pinole, CA (15 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

Overview Come join a dynamic care team at LifeLong Medical Care. We are looking for a Medical Records Clerk at our Pinole and Rodeo Health Centers. The Medical Records Clerk is responsible for...

Patient Services Representative-Ambulatory - Ambulatory Specialty Call Center

  • San Leandro, CA (5 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • San Leandro, CA (5 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

Specially trained to perform the patient registration and less complex enrollment of eligible patients into various financial assistance programs....

Patient Access Representative II, Physical Therapy

  • San Mateo, CA (15 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • San Mateo, CA (15 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: MPHS-Mills-Peninsula Medical Center Position Overview: Serves as the face to face point of contact for patients. This job...

Medical Reception and Eligibility Supervisor

  • Union City, CA (15 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Union City, CA (15 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

Maintains the sites staffing schedule to ensure adequate coverage, including evening and Saturday clinics, to support patient access and operational efficiency....

Specially trained to perform the patient registration and less complex enrollment of eligible patients into various financial assistance programs....

Patient Services Representative

  • San Ramon, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Ramon, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 3 days ago

In general, the Patient Services Representative is responsible for: Maintain patient accounts by obtaining, recording, and updating personal financial and insurance information Optimize patients' satisfaction...

Medical Office Specialist - Health Information Management (Departmental Promotional Only)

  • San Mateo, CA (15 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (15 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 days ago

San Mateo County Health - San Mateo Medical Center is seeking an Medical Office Specialist (MOS) for Health Information Management (HIM), to provide difficult, technical, complex, or specialized...

Appointment Clerk/Medical Receptionist

  • Union City, CA (15 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Union City, CA (15 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Under the direction of the Medical Reception Supervisors, the Appointment Clerk/Medical Receptionist performs a variety of tasks for the agency in as much as it is the first contact via telephone...

Medical Records Clerk (bilingual)

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 9 days ago

The Mission Neighborhood Health Center (MNHC) is a non-profit, multi-site community health organization offering comprehensive health services in the Mission and Excelsior Districts of San...

Medical Clerk - [2 POSITIONS - DAY SHIFT (1) & NIGHT SHIFT (1)]

  • San Leandro, CA (5 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • San Leandro, CA (5 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Summary SUMMARY: Under general supervision, to do medical clerical work of a difficult and specialized nature; and to do related work as required. DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: The...

Patient Services Representative II - Float Pool

  • San Carlos, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • San Carlos, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 9 days ago

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation MPD Position Overview: Serves as the first point of contact for patients entering the...

Patient Services Representative, Home Infusion Pharmacy

  • Alameda, CA (3 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (3 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 13 days ago

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay Position Overview: Maintains appropriate levels of patient and nursing supplies and...

Patient Services Representative II, Primary Care

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 16 days ago

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SPMF-Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation - South Position Overview: Serves as the first point of contact for patients...

Patient Services Representative II

  • Lafayette, CA (9 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Lafayette, CA (9 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 16 days ago

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SEBMF-East Bay Medical Foundation Position Overview: Serves as the first point of contact for patients entering the...

Patient Access Representative

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 17 days ago

General understanding of Patient Registration Systems Completed a minimum of the Microsoft Level 1 classes in Outlook, or be able to pass the PFS proficiency exam level 1....

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Salary for Healthcare Clerk Jobs in Oakland, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHealthcareAdministration research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Healthcare Clerks in Oakland, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.1%
High School or GED
18.4%
Associate's Degree
17.7%
Master's Degree
14.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.2%
Some College
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.9%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Healthcare Clerks in Oakland, CA
1-2 years
57.3%
2-4 years
20.9%
Less than 1 year
19.2%
None
2.6%
10+ years
0.1%


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