Medical Records Clerk

Position Highlights

• Department: MHPC Administration
• Hours: Per Diem
• Shift: Days, 1st shift

Position Summary

The medical records clerk is responsible for managing the medical records of the facility, including preparing, storing, and retrieving patient health records. The medical record clerk reviews medical records for compliance with approved policies.


Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Under general supervision:
• Creates digital images of paperwork to be stored in the electronic medical record.
• Files paperwork and reports in patient charts, ensuring they are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensures files are stored in the designated area according to storage procedures.
• Responsible for safeguarding patient records and ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards.
• Retrieves medical records from offsite chart storage facilities when needed.
• Performs other clerical tasks as needed
• Adheres to all Core Values (Compassion, Pursue Excellence, Cooperation and Collaboration, Upholds Honesty, and Supports Innovation).
• Adheres to all Absolutes (Privacy and Confidentiality, Professional Appearance, and Responsibility and Commitment).
• Other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Superior organizational skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Understanding of medical terminology
• Knowledge and skill in the use of scanner, fax, and electronic health record technology
• Knowledge of HIPAA medical privacy regulations and practices
• Customer service skills
• Ability to work as part of a health care team
• Able to respond to requests in a fast-paced environment

Comprehensive Benefits Offered

• Competitive benefits package
• Shift Differentials
• Continuing Education assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student Loan relief
• Long-term Disability
• Life insurance
• Family medical leave
• Compensation Range: $16.94 to $24.56

Note: The compensation range(s)above are a good faith representation of the base pay rates for all positions at a given grade across the organization. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting pay rate somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual pay rates may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly values for both non-exempt and exempt roles.

Benefit offerings and eligibility may vary based on employment status (e.g., full-time, part-time, or per diem roles).

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