How do they match: File Clerks

  • Death Surveys Coder
  • Invoice Coder
  • Medical Records Coder
  • Pre Coder

  • File correspondence, cards, invoices, receipts, and other records in alphabetical or numerical order or according to the filing system used. Locate and remove material from file when requested.

  • Assign and record or stamp identification numbers or codes to index materials for filing.
  • Eliminate outdated or unnecessary materials, destroying them or transferring them to inactive storage, according to file maintenance guidelines or legal requirements.
  • Find, retrieve, and make copies of information from files in response to requests and deliver information to authorized users.
  • Input data, such as file numbers, new or updated information, or document information codes into computer systems to support document and information retrieval.
  • Keep records of materials filed or removed, using logbooks or computers and generate computerized reports.
  • Place materials into storage receptacles, such as file cabinets, boxes, bins, or drawers, according to classification and identification information.
  • Retrieve documents stored in microfilm or microfiche and place them in viewers for reading.
  • Sort or classify information according to guidelines, such as content, purpose, user criteria, or chronological, alphabetical, or numerical order.

  • Attach identification information to products, items or containers.
  • Enter information into databases or software programs.
  • Provide information to coworkers.
  • Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information.