This last job is often referred to as clinical data analysis and is a growing field. Everything done in the healthcare system has to be recorded electronically on computers. This requires technicians to keep the computers running and clerks to enter the data. But not just any old type of clerk will do.
Clinical data analysis requires five things from a person in order for it to be done right. The first on the list is a good grasp of computers. You won't get very far if you don't know how a computer works, how to use it, how to use its programs, and how to shut it off. The second thing you need to have fluency with is word processors and spreadsheets.
A job search will often just give results for a job without telling you all of the in depth requirements. That being said clinical jobs can be more tech oriented than people realize. When you're entering data you need to know how to organize everything from a person's height and weight to their current bill status. This is why you need to be familiar with at least one modern word processor and spreadsheet program.
The third thing that you need to have is patience. You're going to be sitting at that desk for a long time everyday and need to be able to handle it. You might want to get up and walk around when you're on your break otherwise you'll have some nasty leg cramps to deal with. You may also have to interact with people inquiring about their bills or prescription status.
The fourth thing you need to know is that this job doesn't pay the best. After all you may be on a computer but you're still just a bookkeeper. You'll make decent money but make sure to spend it responsibly. Of course in these times that's becoming more of a standard practice regardless of job type.
Finally you have to have a desire to help people. While you do not have to have nurses training to be considered for a clerical position you will often have to deal with sick and injured people. This may be via phone or in person and you have to have a general friendly demeanor about you or people will complain. This is something that is also not mentioned under the requirements tab from your job search.
Clinical jobs aren't the best paying but they can be rewarding in their own right. If you don't have compassion for people then it goes without saying that you shouldn't be in this field. You also have to be detail oriented, be able to work under stress, and be very familiar with a keyboard. If you meet all of these requirements then this might just be the job for you.
