HIM Clerk Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of HIM clerk. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for administrative support to the office including but not limited to: photocopying, faxing, filing.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Requires attention to detail and comfort with repetitive tasks
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, with emphasis on Excel, is preferred
• Experience with quality systems and/or process control methods are preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Outlook and Word
• Typing speed of at least 40 wpm preferred
• Release of Information procedures, medical records functions, and computers
• Exercise judgment, think and act independently
• Minimum of English, basic math, medical terminology and familiarity with window-based computer software

I would like to submit my application for the HIM clerk opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for routine clerical support for filing, scanning, document retention, audit documentation support and other clerical duties as assigned.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Adopts and adheres to American Health Information Management Association’s Code of Ethics
• Ensures appropriate electronic and/or hard-copy storage of medical records
• Sorts, maintains, and files dictation into charts in a timely manner following established medical record organization
• Organizes and maintains organization of RTC medical records
• Retrieves medical record requisitions requested
• Files records in numeric and/or alphabetic sequence
• Assembles medical records according to policy
• Analyzes medical records for physician/staff deficiencies

I am excited to be applying for the position of HIM clerk. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for assistance to the department by typing correspondence including letters, reports, manuals, and memoranda; copying, faxing and filing.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, good telephone skills, organization skill
• Knowledge of office procedures and information management normally acquired through completion of a high school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous experience in Medical Records and/or handling of patient records strongly preferred
• Enrolled in a Health Information Management program
• Computer skills, to include basic knowledge of keyboarding
• Legal correspondence &/or medical office setting experience preferred
• Understanding or knowledge of California Civil Code, California Healthcare Consent law
• Basic knowledge of dictation/transcription processes with regard to computer software, iMedX, eMon, Speech-to-Text

In response to your job posting for HIM clerk, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for administrative support for the Quality Control Center team (mailing, copying, filing, faxing and other administrative duties).

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Demonstrated knowledge of computer operating systems with regards to files, folders and shortcuts
• Intermediate knowledge of human anatomy and physiology and medical terminology highly preferred
• File loose she
• Intermediate to Expert skills using Windows-based software, familiarity with information technology hardware and software in a local and wide area network environment
• Relatable healthcare records experience preferred
• Previous Medical Information Department and Medical Terminology experience preferred
• Prefer clinic/physician office experience
• General knowledge of office procedures and operations

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the HIM clerk position.

Previously, I was responsible for clerical support necessary for territory including typing, filing, ordering supplies, photocopying, and opening and distributing mails, this includes preparing PDK for Grad/Family/Special Events, Sign up kits, and Pre Printed flyers.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Demonstrates a caring and helpful attitude when interacting with internal and external contacts
• Strives to build cooperative partnerships by treating each person both inside and outside of the organization as a customer
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other personnel
• Previous experience and/or education in Medical Records (HIM) preferred
• Experience with EMR (electronic medical record) navigation
• Previous experience in HIM/Medical Records strongly preferred
• Excellent communication skills with both clinical & clerical staff
• Accurate, productive, and able to prioritize tasks