Medical Records Clerk

at  Wellpath

You Matter:

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities

NOW IS YOUR MOMENT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THE UNDERSERVED.

If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society’s most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.
How you make a difference:
The Medical Records Clerk is a vital role responsible for maintaining accurate health records. They organize and manage an approved system of records, ensuring that patient information is properly documented and secure. The Medical Records Clerk must be accountable and efficient in their work, ensuring that all records are up-to-date and readily accessible to authorized individuals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the confidentiality of all medical records information and complete forms for release of information, referring any questionable requests to the Medical Records Supervisor/Health Services Administrator (HSA).
• 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 generated from inside and outside the institution.
• Schedule inmates for medical appointments as requested and assist the Medical Records Supervisor 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 and ensure that patient information is properly documented and secure.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education

• High school diploma or G.E.D.

Experience

• Training in an accredited medical record program or minimum of one year experience in an established medical record system preferred, but not mandatory

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer:
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.
Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description

• Ensure the confidentiality of all medical records information and complete forms for release of information, referring any questionable requests to the Medical Records Supervisor/Health Services Administrator (HSA).
• 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 generated from inside and outside the institution.
• Schedule inmates for medical appointments as requested and assist the Medical Records Supervisor 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 and ensure that patient information is properly documented and secure