MEDICAL RECORDS SPECIALIST (MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE) - AFSCME 1276

Medical Records Specialist (Medical Examiner's Office) - AFSCME 1276

Provides administrative support for the Medical Examiner's Office (MEO), including exercising discretion, sound judgment, and personal initiative to perform all office support functions. Supports a team of forensic pathologists. Performs all functions of the Medical Records Section, including public interface.

Work Location: 2121 W. Harrison

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate AND Four (4) years of administrative, clerical, or operations role or directly related experience OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree AND Two (2) years of administrative, clerical, or operations role or directly related experience OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and other software applications.
• Ability to work cooperatively with administrative, supervisory, technical and professional personnel in maintaining adequate clerical services.
• Thorough knowledge of general and special clerical procedures particular to area of assignment.
• Knowledge of the services performed by the non-clerical staff as they relate to clerical responsibilities.
• Knowledge of good office management principles. Excellent knowledge of spelling, punctuation and grammar.
• Ability to make sound decisions and carry out programs affecting own work and the work of others either for constant or changing work situations.
• Skill in the application of sound mathematic principles and basic bookkeeping methods relative to maintaining important statistical records.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to gather information from others and make inquiries.
• Ability to multi-task and perform well under pressure.
• Good attention to detail, ability to proof, verify and edit complex data, transcribe and cross reference data.
• Ability to follow-up in a thorough and timely manner relative to unresolved business.
• Thorough knowledge of correct business, legal and/or other technical language usage, punctuation and grammar, and their proper application to business forms, letters and records.
• Skill and accuracy in the control, organization and maintenance of manual or electronic filing systems and records

Physical Requirements: Light Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job/occupation is rated Light Work when it requires: (1) walking or standing to a significant degree; (2) sitting most of the time while pushing or pulling arm or leg controls; or (3) working at a production rate pace while constantly pushing or pulling materials even though the weight of the materials is negligible.

Veteran's Preference: When applying for employment with Cook County Government, preference is given in the application process to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for more than 180 consecutive days, or during War Time.

Group and Voluntary Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Basic Term Life Insurance Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program Employee Assistance Program Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Hourly Wage: $28.917 Hourly

EEO Statement: Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance.