Medical Assistant Clerk

POSITION: Medical Assistant Clerk
SCHEDULE: Full-Time 40 Hours/ Week
FACILITY: Nueces County Jail
LOCATION: Corpus Christi, TX

Are you ready to play a vital role behind the scenes, ensuring healthcare teams have the information they need to provide quality patient care?

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. has been a leader in correctional healthcare for over 30 years, delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to underserved populations. As a Medical Records Clerk, you'll help maintain the integrity, security, and accessibility of critical health information that supports patient care throughout the facility.

Position Summary

As a Medical Records Clerk, you'll be responsible for maintaining and organizing patient health records while ensuring compliance with confidentiality and documentation standards. Working closely with healthcare staff and facility leadership, you will:

• Maintain, organize, and update patient medical records, logs, and health information systems to ensure accuracy and accessibility
• Ensure the confidentiality, security, and proper release of medical information in accordance with HIPAA and facility policies
• Retrieve, file, and manage clinical documentation, including laboratory reports, consultation reports, and other healthcare records
• Support healthcare operations through appointment tracking, report preparation, record management, and administrative support activities
• Assist with compliance initiatives, statistical reporting, record retention requirements, and continuous improvement of medical records processes
• Assist healthcare providers during clinic operations including: taking and recording vitals, administer injections, other clinical duties as assigned.

You’ll go beyond filing records.

You'll help ensure the right information is available at the right time, supporting quality care for every patient.

Why Work with Wexford Health?

• Performance check-ins with annual merit increase
• Generous paid-time-off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Non-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Continuing education options
• Free CEUs
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible pay options including Wisely Card and PayPal
• Discounted Tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire University
• Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more!

What You’ll Need

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Medical Assistant Certificate
• Previous medical records, healthcare administration, or clerical experience preferred
• Current CPR certification

Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.