Data Entry Clerk - Remote Contract Position at Amerit Consulting

About the Role

Amerit's client, a worldwide leader in medical device development and treatments for chronic illnesses, respiratory disorders, and sleep-related breathing issues, is seeking skilled Data Entry Clerks. This position is offered as a 6-month contract with the possibility of extension or transition to full-time employment. While the role is fully remote, hybrid working options exist for candidates near Coral Springs, FL 33076.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage order resolution activities linked to patient prescriptions and communications with physicians.
• Perform detailed review of prescriptions for accuracy and identify missing or erroneous data.
• Make outbound calls to physician offices to clarify or rectify information.
• Update internal systems with verified patient and prescription data.
• Support the progression of orders through to sales processing.
• Handle high-volume data entry workload, processing at least 50 orders daily.

Work Schedule and Environment

The team covers 9:00 AM ET to 5:00 PM PT, with core hours from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM ET. Some flexibility around core hours is possible to accommodate operations across Eastern and Pacific time zones. Equipment will be supplied. Occasional overtime opportunities may arise.

Candidate Qualifications

• Minimum education: High School Diploma; Associate's Degree preferred.
• At least 3 years' experience in a healthcare environment.
• Strong knowledge of protected health information (PHI) and basic patient demographics.
• Prior data entry experience, preferably in healthcare administration or insurance verification.
• Excellent phone communication skills and professionalism dealing directly with physicians.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision in a fast-paced context.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills essential.
• Capability to quickly learn internal systems.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Familiarity with medical documentation and payer guidelines.
• Some understanding of diagnosis codes is advantageous.
• Healthcare experience is a plus but not mandatory for candidates with strong aptitude and professionalism.

Application Process and Equal Opportunity

The selection process includes a single 30-minute interview via Microsoft Teams. Amerit Consulting is committed to equitable hiring practices, prohibiting discrimination on any legally protected basis and considering applicants fairly, including those with criminal backgrounds in compliance with applicable laws.

Compensation

Compensation for this role is $20 per hour, paid on a W-2 basis.