Medical Records Clerk

Wexford Health Sources; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. in Omaha, NE, is seeking a Medical Records Clerk to maintain patient health records and ensure documentation accuracy while upholding confidentiality.

You will organize records, manage health information systems, and support clinical staff with timely access to information, HIPAA compliance, and proper release of records. This role emphasizes detail, organization, and teamwork in a correctional healthcare setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Medical records management

Clerical experience

Healthcare administration

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION:

Medical Records Clerk

SCHEDULE:

Opportunities available for day shift

FACILITY:

Douglas County Correctional Center

LOCATION:

Omaha, NE

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 recordsSupport 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.

You’ll help ensure the right information is available at the right time, supporting quality care for every patient.

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.