MEDICAL RECORDS CLERK

The GEO Group, Inc.; Robstown (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking a Medical Records Clerk to manage inmate and detainee medical records. You will ensure accurate filing, maintain confidentiality, and support health staff with timely record access.

Responsibilities include organizing records, attaching information by dates, scheduling external consults, and producing monthly statistics. The role requires attention to detail, discretion, and solid communication skills in a secure environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with medical records systems preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Written communication

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Discretion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Medical records software

Job description

Benefits Information

• 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

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.
• 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

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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