Medical Records Clerk

Wexford Health Sources; Grants (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company-m^

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a Medical Records Clerk at Western New Mexico - North Correctional Facility in Grants, NM. The role involves maintaining patient health records, ensuring confidentiality, and supporting clinical operations.

You will work with healthcare staff to organize, file, and retrieve medical documentation, contributing to accurate records and compliant information management in a correctional setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in medical records, healthcare administration, or clerical work preferred.
• Current CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, update, and organize patient medical records and related health information systems.
• Ensure confidentiality, security, and proper release of medical information per HIPAA and facility policies.
• Retrieve, file, and manage clinical documentation such as lab reports and consultation notes.
• Support healthcare operations through appointment tracking, reporting, record management, and administrative tasks.
• Assist with compliance initiatives, retention requirements, and continuous improvement of records processes.

Skills

Medical records management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION:

Medical Records Clerk

SCHEDULE:

Monday-Friday

FACILITY:

Western New Mexico - North Correctional Facility

LOCATION:

Grants, NM

Are you ready to play a vital role behind the scenes, ensuring healthcare teams have the information they need to provide quality patient care?

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. has been a leader in correctional healthcare for over 30 years, delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to underserved populations. As a Medical Records Clerk, you’ll help maintain the integrity, security, and accessibility of critical health information that supports patient care throughout the facility.

Position Summary

As a Medical Records Clerk, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and organizing patient health records while ensuring compliance with confidentiality and documentation standards. Working closely with healthcare staff and facility leadership, you will:

• Maintain, organize, and update patient medical records, logs, and health information systems to ensure accuracy and accessibility
• Ensure the confidentiality, security, and proper release of medical information in accordance with HIPAA and facility policies
• Retrieve, file, and manage clinical documentation, including laboratory reports, consultation reports, and other healthcare records
• Support healthcare operations through appointment tracking, report preparation, record management, and administrative support activities
• Assist with compliance initiatives, statistical reporting, record retention requirements, and continuous improvement of medical records processes

You’ll go beyond filing records.

Why Work with Wexford Health?

• Performance check-ins with annual merit increase
• Generous paid-time-off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Non-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Continuing education options
• Free CEUs
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible pay options including Wisely Card and PayPal
• Discounted Tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire University
• Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more!

What You’ll Need

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous medical records, healthcare administration, or clerical experience preferred
• Current CPR certification

Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.

Your attention to detail matters here. Your work supports patient care every day.