Medical Records Clerk

6w1 month ago

Wellpath

Merced, US · Full-time · $34,000 – $42,000

About this role

Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved by joining a mission driven organization with a people first culture. This role offers excellent career growth opportunities while caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients.

As a Medical Records Clerk, you will maintain accurate health records and ensure patient information is properly documented and secure. Your day-to-day work includes organizing an approved system of records, completing forms for release of information, filing loose documentation, and scheduling inmates for medical appointments.

Work with autonomy in a warm team environment that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Every day you have the honor to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most, always doing the right thing.

Ongoing training and development opportunities are available for both licensed and unlicensed team members, with best in class clinical resources. Join a mission to provide quality care with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, healing the world one patient at a time.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of medical records procedures and terminology.
Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.
Demonstrated accountability and efficiency in a clinical setting.
Basic computer skills including word processing and data entry.

Responsibilities

Maintain up-to-date medical records filing and perform clerical and technical duties such as preparing reports and correspondence, answering telephones, relaying messages, transferring calls, and filing loose documentation from inside and outside the institution.
Ensure the confidentiality of all medical records information and complete forms for release of information, referring any questionable requests to the Medical Records Supervisor or Health Services Administrator.
Schedule inmates for medical appointments as requested and assist in preparing periodic statistical reports and other management information system requirements.
Actively participate in quality of care screen audits to promote Quality Improvement standards.
Maintain accountability for the organization and maintenance of health records, ensuring patient information is properly documented and secure.
Organize and manage an approved system of records for efficient retrieval.

Benefits

DailyPay – receive your money as you earn it.
Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching.
Company paid life insurance.
Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA).
Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts.
Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans.