MEDICAL RECORDS CLERK

Job TitleMaintains the proper handling, organization and preservation of all detainee/inmate medical records. Provides clerical functions as directed.BenefitsFull-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:Paid Time OffPaid Holidays401(k) MatchingHealth InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceHealth Savings AccountTuition ReimbursementEmployee DiscountReduced Tuition RatesDisability InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramPet InsuranceDental InsurancePaid TrainingFlexible Spending AccountThe compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.Equal Opportunity EmployerOverviewAre you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.Who We Are:GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.Why Work for GEO:We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.ResponsibilitiesMaintains the proper handling, organization and preservation of all detainee/inmate medical records. Provides clerical functions as directed.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:Files all medical records in alphabetical order adhering to color-coded system.Files and attaches medical information in each medical record according to dates of incarceration or date of service.Obtains physician signatures on all diagnostic studies before filing.Maintains both active and inactive files.Provides records as requested by health providers and administrative staff.Schedules appointments with outside consulting health professionals as assigned.Prepares monthly statistics and reports as assigned.Performs secretarial duties, i.e. answers telephones, types, files, as required.Performs other related marginal duties as assigned.QualificationsMinimum Requirements:High school diploma or equivalent certification required.Training in an accredited medical records program or a minimum of one (1) year of experience in an established medical records system preferred.Working knowledge of business English, math, good grammar and spelling skills, and ability to develop correspondence, reports and operational directives required. Must have a proven history of exercising discretion and retaining confidentiality.Solid organizational and communication skills. Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions; to make minor decisions in accordance with rules and regulations as they apply to work problems; to maintain company records; and to meet and deal effectively with the public and detainees required.Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.Considered a plus: We will prefer candidates with training in an accredited medical records program or a minimum of one (1) year of experience in an established medical records system.