Senior Typist Clerk - ACDC Enhancing Detection Project (Activity 2) at Public Health Foundation Enterprises, In in Los Angeles, California

Job Description:

Activity 2: Data

SUMMARY

Does skilled typing work and performs highly specialized clerical duties requiring a highly specialized knowledge of a particular function with responsibility for applying proper procedures and for carrying out the work with general direction.

• Candidates from outside of Los Angeles region are welcome to apply but must be available to work Pacific Standard Time (PST) hours
• Remote/on-site depending on work need and hiring manager’s discretion
• Standard work hours (40hours/week)

This full-time benefitted position is grant funded through July 2022.

Employment is provided by Heluna Health.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The duties of the Senior Typist Clerk include, but are not limited to:

• Reviews patient records, abstracts pertinent data, and prepares reports containing medical information for physicians, hospitals, and other agencies;
• Reviews work results for accuracy, adequacy, and appropriateness according to established policies, objectives, and work methods and refers only unusual inquiries to his immediate supervisor;
• Checks disease reports requiring the application of specialized knowledge in public health and medical terminology and the resolution of debatable points, and where a mistake in judgment may entail serious consequences;
• Reviews for accuracy and conformity to established procedures the work of others performing preliminary operations in the course of the flow of work;
• Complies with DPH training regarding confidential information related to personal information; and
• Accepts responsibility for other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications
Three years of office clerical experience involving typing, one year of which must have been in a specialized or supervisory capacity. Typing skill: Ability to type at the rate of 40 net words per minute.

Desirable Qualifications
Experience in work requiring the use of the contents of medical records or reports and familiarity with medical terminology.

Certificates/Licenses/Clearances
• A valid California driver’s license, proof of vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
• Successful Clearance of LA County Live Scan Process

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand Constantly
Walk Constantly
Sit Frequently
Handling / Fingering Frequently
Reach Outward Frequently
Reach Above Shoulder Frequently
Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend Frequently
Lift / Carry Frequently - Up to 30 lbs
Push/Pull Frequently - Up to 30 lbs
See Constantly
Taste/ Smell Not Applicable

Not Applicable Not required for essential functions
Occasionally (0 - 2 hrs/day)
Frequently (2 - 5 hrs/day)
Constantly (5+ hrs/day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT
General Office Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled.

Heluna Health is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities, women, veterans, and disabled to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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