Medical Records Clerk

Coastal-Behavioral-Health; Georgia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work

Competitive compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Tuition savings for nursing education

Job summary

Coastal Harbor Health System is seeking a Medical Records Clerk in Savannah, GA. The role focuses on managing active and archived patient charts, ensuring accuracy, and serving as a key communication point within the department.

You will perform chart audits, data entry, and ICD coding review to support timely and accurate claims processing, while contributing to a patient-centered care environment.

Qualifications

• Training or experience in medical coding, medical chart analysis, and medical terminology required.
• Certification in medical coding preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Audit patient charts monthly to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Assemble, review, and audit discharged patient records and abstract medical data.
• Enter patient data into electronic systems and generate reports for department needs.
• Review charts for ICD coding accuracy and enter diagnostics into billing systems.

Skills

Medical coding

Medical terminology

Medical chart analysis

Data entry

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical coding certification (preferred)

Job description

Responsibilities

Medical Records Clerk Opportunity

Coastal Harbor Health System is a leading provider of specialized behavioral healthcare, offering a comprehensive continuum of care for patients across the lifespan. Our campus includes a 145-bed hospital dedicated to children and adolescents, delivering both short- and long-term inpatient services, as well as a 50-bed inpatient facility for adults ages 18 and older. Together, these programs create a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment where clinicians can make a meaningful impact every day.

We are driven by a shared mission: to provide compassionate, high-quality care to individuals when they need it most. Our reach extends far beyond the local community, serving patients from across the country who trust us for our expertise, dedication, and patient-centered approach.

Located in the heart of beautiful, historic Savannah, Georgia, our hospitals offer a peaceful, private setting that promotes healing and focus. The serene surroundings not only benefit our patients but also provide an exceptional work environment—where professionals can thrive, collaborate, and grow while making a difference in the lives of others.

Visit the site virtually: coastalharbor.com

As a Medical Records Clerk, you’ll manage both active and archived patient charts with precision while serving as a key point of communication for the department. Your attention to detail and organizational skills will help keep our operations running smoothly and ensure healthcare providers have the information they need to deliver exceptional care.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly audits of patient charts to ensure accuracy and compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements


• Assemble, review, and audit discharged patient records, accurately abstracting required medical information and data


• Collect, compile, and enter patient data into electronic systems, generating reports to support departmental and operational needs


• Review patient charts for accurate ICD coding, verify diagnoses, and enter complete diagnostic information into the billing system to support timely and accurate claims processing

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment


• Competitive compensation & generous Paid Time Off


• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans


• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan


• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program


• Tuition saving to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University


• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!


• Pet Insurance


• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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Qualifications

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required


• Training or experience in medical coding, medical chart analysis, and medical terminology required; certification in medical coding preferred

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.