Medical Records Clerk

Naphcare, Inc.; Edgemont (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NaphCare, Inc. in Birmingham, AL is hiring a Medical Records Clerk to join our team of medical professionals at the Corporate Headquarters.

Remote work is allowed after training, but employees must live locally since some days require in-person presence at the office. As a Correctional Medical Records Clerk, you will maintain inmate medical records, enter data into electronic systems, process information requests, and protect patient privacy under HIPAA.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have computer skills including Word and Excel with a minimum typing speed of 45 wpm.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills and be able to work in stressful environments.
• Must maintain confidentiality of all information and comply with facility policies and legal requirements.
• Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Enter patient information into electronic systems and maintain filing systems.
• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and quality of medical documentation.
• Handle requests for medical information from authorized parties while adhering to HIPAA and privacy regulations.
• Manage incoming/outgoing mail, answer phones, and relay messages related to medical records.
• Create, update, and organize inmate medical records and assemble/disassemble files.
• Perform routine clerical tasks and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

MS Word

MS Excel

Communication

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

NaphCare is hiring a Medical Records Clerk to join our team of medical professionals in our Corporate Headquarters in Birmingham, AL. Remote work is allowed after training. Must live locally due to some days the employee may need to work in the office.

As a Correctional Medical Records Clerk, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals who provide care to the individuals in residence. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients.

Responsibilities

Job Duties / Responsibilities

The Medical Records Clerk is responsible for maintaining, organizing, and processing inmates' medical records within the facility. Duties and responsibilities may include and are not limited to:

• Entering patient information into electronic systems, filing documents, and maintaining the physical and digital filing system
• Ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and quality of medical documentation
• Handling requests for medical information from authorized parties, such as hospitals, clinics, and physicians, while adhering to HIPAA and other privacy regulations
• Managing incoming and outgoing mail, answering phones, and relaying messages related to medical records
• Creating, updating, and organizing inmate medical records, including assembling and disassembling files
• Performing routine clerical tasks and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Experience / Requirements / Qualifications / Skills

• Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Must have computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel with a minimum typing speed of 45 words per minute.
• Must possess strong written communication and verbal skills, adaptable to environments where conditions may not be pristine, and manage and maintain in stressful situations
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening

Physical Capabilities:

Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US, and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran