Medical Records Clerk

Central City Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Central City Health is seeking a Medical Records Clerk in Detroit to manage patient records, including processing, scanning, retrieving, and routing documents. You will ensure Release of Information activities align with policy and regulatory guidelines while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Accurate data entry and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Process, organize, and transmit patient records.
• Ensure Release of Information activities comply with agency policies and state/federal guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Data entry

Administrative skills

Job description

Who We Are:

Central City Health (CCH) has been serving the under-housed and at-risk population in metro Detroit since 1972, by providing integrated healthcare services. Our services include primary and pediatric care, dental care, behavioral and SUD care, supportive housing, and community re-entry services, to name a few. In 2024, our President/CEO, Dr. Kimberly Farrow-Felton received the esteemed Healthcare Hero Award from Crain’s Detroit Business honoring her exceptional contributions to the health and well-being of our community.

Our Mission:

To achieve wellness in the community by providing an array of primary and behavioral health care, housing, and substance abuse services with dignity and respect.

Our Core Values:

CCH is guided by a set of values in fulfilling our mission.

Some of our values include:

• An environment that supports health and recovery.


• Person centered principles in the delivery of care.


• An environment characterized by cultural sensitivity, integrity, teamwork and trust.


• A commitment to service excellence and continuous quality improvement.


• Persons served take both an active part in their treatment and the organization.


• An atmosphere of welcoming and accessibility to people seeking our services that assures “no wrong door.”

Job Summary:

The Medical Records Clerk is a support staff position that, in addition to fulfilling the support staff function, performs a variety of clerical duties including processing, organizing, and transmitting patient medical records. The Medical Records Clerk ensures that all Release of Information activities are compliant with established agency policies, and state and federal guidelines and are completed in a timely manner. The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication, data entry and administrative skills, be detail oriented and capable of maintaining a realistic balance among multiple priorities. Responsibilities include prepping, scanning, retrieving, and routing paper and/or electronic documents.

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