About this opportunity:

We are looking for a team member who is committed to providing the best assistance to our doctors, staff, patients, and clients while thriving in an administrative fast-paced setting. The health information clerk performs Health Care Information activities consistent with medical, ethical, and legal requirements including:

• Answering incoming calls
• Participating in medical records organization, retrieval, and retention
• Responding to staff requests for charts
• Processing correspondence
• Ensuring appropriate reviews are completed before releasing or filing health care information
• Monitoring charts for completeness and required documentation
• Data entry of patient information
• Maintaining patient confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines

Position details:

• Starting wage of $18-$20.70,
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous administrative/office experience is required; healthcare administrative experience is a plus.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check for the position.
• This job requires that you be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Benefits:

• Employer-provided medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement insurance
• Ten paid holidays
• Flexible paid leave and/or cash-out options
• Retention bonuses to reward commitment to our mission

About YNHS:

If you are a mission-driven team player with a passion for quality and compassion for the underserved, YNHS is the place for you.

With over 350 valued employees and 19 years of HRSA funding in primary care, behavioral health integration, quality improvement, and more, we serve over 90,000 patients annually. 

Our patients are as diverse as our community and anyone is welcome, including migrant and seasonal farm workers, residents in public housing, and those experiencing homelessness. Our commitment to serving the underserved extends throughout our local communities, with targeted outreach to even the most remote areas of our valley. As a Community Health Center, at least half of our volunteer Board of Directors are users of our services. This governance model keeps us focused on the needs of our patients and the community. 

If you are seeking a fulfilling career, with a rewarding work-life balance that can provide tangible improvements in the lives of those in need, join our team today!

Yakima Neighborhood Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity in the workplace and are committed to an inclusive work environment.