Medical Data Entry Clerk

We are looking for a detail-oriented Medical Data Entry Clerk to support evening operations in a healthcare laboratory setting in Northern Kentucky. This Contract position plays an important part in keeping specimen intake, documentation, and data processing on track so overnight work is completed accurately and the next day’s team can begin without delays. The ideal candidate is comfortable handling time-sensitive information, maintaining organized records, and working independently in a structured, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Receive laboratory specimens during evening operations, verify submission details, and complete intake activities with a strong focus on accuracy.

• Enter high-volume, detail-sensitive information into internal medical and operational systems while maintaining complete and precise records.

• Carry out assigned clerical and support tasks that help laboratory workflows stay on schedule and aligned with daily processing goals.

• Monitor evening work queues and prioritize tasks to help ensure deadlines are met for next-day operations.

• Maintain orderly documentation and tracking records so materials and data can be reviewed easily when needed.

• Communicate status updates, completed work, and outstanding items to team members during shift handoffs.

• Recognize processing issues, missing information, or delays and escalate concerns promptly to reduce operational disruption.

• At least 1 year of experience in administrative support, clerical work, medical data entry, or laboratory support.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail when handling numeric data and high-volume entry tasks.
• Comfort working in a lab, clinical, or other healthcare-related environment.
• Ability to manage responsibilities independently while maintaining productivity in a fast-paced setting.
• Basic proficiency with computer systems and data entry tools used for medical or operational documentation.
• Experience with EHR platforms such as Epic EMR is preferred.
• Ability to organize work effectively and maintain consistent quality with time-sensitive assignments.