Medical Records Clerk

Talentify; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

NaphCare is seeking a Medical Records Clerk to join the Arizona Department of Corrections - Tucson team. You will maintain, organize, and process inmates' medical records, entering data into electronic systems and managing filing both digital and physical.

The role requires attention to privacy, HIPAA compliance, and strong communication skills, with the ability to work alongside correctional staff in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Computer skills with Microsoft Word and Excel; 45 wpm typing.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work under stress.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to codes of conduct and policies.
• Pass facility background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Enter patient information into electronic systems and maintain filing systems.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of medical documentation; manage records.
• Process requests for medical information while protecting HIPAA and privacy regulations.
• Handle mail, phone calls, and messages related to medical records.
• Create, update and organize inmate medical records; perform routine clerical tasks.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Written communication

Verbal communication

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

NaphCare is hiring a Medical Records Clerk to join our team of medical professionals in the Arizona Department of Corrections - Tucson in Facility Tucson, AZ.

As a Correctional Medical Records Clerk, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals who provide care to the individuals in residence. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients.

Responsibilities

The Medical Records Clerk is responsible for maintaining, organizing, and processing inmates’ medical records within the facility. Duties and responsibilities may include and are not limited to:

• Entering patient information into electronic systems, filing documents, and maintaining the physical and digital filing system
• Ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and quality of medical documentation
• Handling requests for medical information from authorized parties, such as hospitals, clinics, and physicians, while adhering to HIPAA and other privacy regulations
• Managing incoming and outgoing mail, answering phones, and relaying messages related to medical records
• Creating, updating, and organizing inmate medical records, including assembling and disassembling files
• Performing routine clerical tasks and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Experience / Requirements / Qualifications / Skills

• Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Must have computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel with a minimum typing speed of 45 words per minute.
• Must possess strong written communication and verbal skills, adaptable to environments where conditions may not be pristine, and manage and maintain in stressful situations
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening

Physical Capabilities

Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US, and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

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