MEDICAL RECORDS CLERK

The GEO Group, Inc.; Philipsburg (Centre County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking a Medical Records Clerk to manage inmate and detainee medical records. You will file records in an organized system, attach information by date of service, obtain physician signatures, and provide records to health providers and staff in a timely manner.

Responsibilities include scheduling outside consultations, preparing monthly statistics, and performing secretarial duties while maintaining strict confidentiality and accuracy in records management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Training in an accredited medical records program or one year of experience in a medical records system preferred.
• Solid organizational and communication skills; ability to understand and follow complex instructions.

Responsibilities

• Filing medical records alphabetically using a color-coded system.
• Attach medical information to records by dates of incarceration or service.
• Obtain physician signatures on diagnostic studies.
• Provide records as requested by health providers and staff.
• Schedule appointments with outside health professionals.
• Prepare monthly statistics.
• Perform secretarial duties.

Skills

Organizational skills

Discretion and confidentiality

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Medical records program training

Job description

Benefits Information
Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work For GEO

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

You will be the go-to person for everything related to inmate and detainee medical records. Your responsibilities include:

• Filing all medical records in alphabetical order adhering to color-coded system.
• Filing and attaching medical information in each medical record according to dates of incarceration or date of service.
• Obtaining physician’s signatures on all diagnostic studies.
• Providing records as requested by health providers and administrative staff.
• Scheduling appointments with outside consulting health professionals.
• Preparing monthly statistics.
• Performing secretarial duties.

Qualifications

Considered a plus:

We will prefer candidates with training in an accredited medical records program or a minimum of one (1) year of experience in an established medical records system.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Training in an accredited medical records program or a minimum of one (1) year of experience in an established medical records system preferred.
• Working knowledge of business English, math, good grammar and spelling skills, and ability to develop correspondence, reports and operational directives required. Must have a proven history of exercising discretion and retaining confidentiality.
• Solid organizational and communication skills. Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions; to make minor decisions in accordance with rules and regulations as they apply to work problems; to maintain company records; and to meet and deal effectively with the public and detainees required.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department .

Physical Requirements

• In this position you will frequently lift or carry up to 10 lbs. You will also occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 60 lbs. Candidates should be able to bend, stoop, climb, reach above shoulder level, drive automatic vehicles, and work with machinery (0-30% of the time).

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