Medical Records Clerk

HireTalent; Florida; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

HireTalent in Florida seeks a detail-oriented Medical Records Clerk to maintain patient records and ensure accuracy consistently. You will work with physicians and staff to clarify information and keep EMR data up to date in a healthcare setting.

The role requires organizational skills, reliability, and a commitment to confidentiality. Proficiency with Word/Excel and willingness to travel locally are valued in this position.

Qualifications

• Less than 3 years of experience working with computer systems or demonstrated technical aptitude.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational and record-management skills.
• Professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and technologies.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work within established procedures and quality standards.
• Valid driver's license.
• Personal vehicle with required automobile insurance coverage.
• Ability to travel locally and occasionally overnight as needed.
• Commitment to providing excellent customer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, organize, and maintain patient medical records and charts.
• Ensure all forms are properly completed, identified, signed, and documented.
• Enter and update patient information in electronic systems accurately and timely.
• Review records to ensure completeness and compliance with established standards.
• Communicate with physicians, clinical staff, and other healthcare professionals to clarify diagnoses or obtain missing information.
• Support medical record maintenance and document management activities.
• Assist with coding-related activities as assigned.
• Maintain accuracy and confidentiality of patient information.
• Respond to routine record requests and inquiries.
• Follow established policies, procedures, and healthcare documentation guidelines.
• Support administrative and operational activities related to health information management.

Skills

Tech aptitude

MS Word

MS Excel

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Learns quickly

Quality standards

Driver's license

Local travel

Vehicle insurance

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Medical Records Clerk to support the maintenance, organization, and accuracy of patient medical records within a healthcare environment. This role is responsible for ensuring medical documentation is complete, properly recorded, and maintained in accordance with established procedures and quality standards.

The ideal candidate is organized, professional, customer-focused, and comfortable working with electronic systems while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, organize, and maintain patient medical records and charts.
• Ensure all forms are properly completed, identified, signed, and documented.
• Enter and update patient information in electronic systems accurately and timely.
• Review records to ensure completeness and compliance with established standards.
• Communicate with physicians, clinical staff, and other healthcare professionals to clarify diagnoses or obtain missing information.
• Support medical record maintenance and document management activities.
• Assist with coding-related activities as assigned.
• Maintain accuracy and confidentiality of patient information.
• Respond to routine record requests and inquiries.
• Follow established policies, procedures, and healthcare documentation guidelines.
• Support administrative and operational activities related to health information management.

Required Qualifications

• Less than 3 years of experience working with computer systems or demonstrated technical aptitude.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational and record-management skills.
• Professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and technologies.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work within established procedures and quality standards.
• Valid driver's license.
• Personal vehicle with required automobile insurance coverage.
• Ability to travel locally and occasionally overnight as needed.
• Commitment to providing excellent customer experiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Previous healthcare, medical office, or health insurance experience.
• Familiarity with:
• Medical terminology
• Health records management
• ICD-9 coding concepts
• Experience working with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.