Medical Records Clerk

Akumin®; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible scheduling

Cross training opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA accounts with employer contributed

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Defined PTO and sick time

Job summary

Akumin, a leading outpatient radiology and oncology provider, seeks a Medical Records Clerk for our Plantation facility. The role entails handling records requests from providers, patients, and insurers, and supporting Front Office and Scheduling teams.

Requirements include a high school diploma and 1–2 years in medical records distribution; college or technical certification is preferred. Benefits include competitive compensation and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; college/technical certificate preferred.
• 1-2 years in distributing medical records to the public or providers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process medical records requests via email, fax, and mail per release.
• Document payments for records requests from law offices.
• Support Scheduling and Front Office teams; greet patients, answer phones, schedule appointments, and enter patient data.
• Collect and distribute mail within the clinic.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Data entry

Scheduling

Education

High School Diploma

Technical certificate (preferred)

Tools

Scheduling database

Medical records software

Job description

Akumin is a leading provider of outpatient radiology and oncology services, partnering with top hospitals and health systems nationwide to deliver advanced diagnostic imaging and exceptional patient care close to home. With a national footprint, cutting-edge technology, and a strong commitment to innovation and patient-centered care, our teams play a vital role in improving outcomes for millions of patients each year.

We are currently hiring for a Medical Records Clerk at our Plantation facility. This will be a full time position.

The responsibilities of the Medical Records Clerk are to uphold and maintain the medical records request that come from referring providers, providers performing continuation of care, patients, law offices and insurance companies within a timely and organized manner. The secondary purpose to this position is to support both the Front Office team and Scheduling department as staffing permits.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Complete medical records requests via email, fax, and mail per a medical records release within a timely fashion.
• Document payment for records requests received from law offices.
• Provide back up support the Scheduling team and Front Office team as needed. Job duties include greeting patients, answering phones, scheduling patient appointments, entering patient information into scheduling database, confirming patient appointments and collection of necessary on-site paperwork.
• Collect and distribute mail within the clinic.

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required; Certificate from College or Technical School preferred.
• 1-2 years in distributing Medical Records to the general public and other practicing providers preferred.

At Akumin, we invest in the well-being of our employees, so you can bring your best self to work each day. You can expect to see the following benefits:

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible scheduling
• Cross training opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA accounts with employer contributions
• 401(k) eligibility with employer match
• Paid holidays
• Defined PTO and sick time programs

Eligibility for benefits will vary based on role type and hours worked.

Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer, and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.