Medical Records Clerk

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Company paid life insurance

Tax free Health Spending Accounts

Wellness program

Job summary

A healthcare firm in Merced, California is seeking a Medical Records Clerk responsible for maintaining accurate health records, ensuring confidentiality, and supporting administrative duties. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and may have training in medical records. This position offers excellent career growth opportunities. Shifts are Monday through Friday with specific hours.

Qualifications

• Training in an accredited medical record program or minimum of one year experience in an established medical record system preferred, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the confidentiality of all medical records information.
• Maintain up-to-date medical records filing and perform clerical duties.
• Schedule inmates for medical appointments as requested.
• Participate in quality of care screen audits.
• Maintain accountability for the organization and maintenance of health records.

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

We're on a path to better healthcare.

Join us

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports:

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:

• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.

For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

How you make a difference

The Medical Records Clerk is a vital role responsible for maintaining accurate health records. They organize and manage an approved system of records, ensuring that patient information is properly documented and secure. The Medical Records Clerk must be accountable and efficient in their work, ensuring that all records are up-to-date and readily accessible to authorized individuals.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the confidentiality of all medical records information and complete forms for release of information, referring any questionable requests to the Medical Records Supervisor/Health Services Administrator (HSA).
• Maintain up-to-date medical records filing and perform clerical and technical duties such as preparing reports and correspondence, answering telephones, relaying messages, transferring calls, and filing loose documentation generated from inside and outside the institution.
• Schedule inmates for medical appointments as requested and assist the Medical Records Supervisor in preparing periodic statistical reports and other management information system requirements.
• Actively participate in quality of care screen audits to promote Quality Improvement standards.
• Maintain accountability for the organization and maintenance of health records and ensure that patient information is properly documented and secure.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or G.E.D.

Experience

• Training in an accredited medical record program or minimum of one year experience in an established medical record system preferred, but not mandatory

Shifts: Monday - 8 hrs. Tuesday - 8 hrs. Wednesday - OFF Thursday - 4 hrs. Friday - 4 hrs. Location: Merced County Juvenile Hall

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.