Medical Records Clerk

CoreCivic; Whiteville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Medical Records Clerk to join our facility team in Whiteville, TN. The role focuses on creating, organizing and safeguarding medical records, inventory control, and coordinating transfers of records with outside providers.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of related experience, and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and related PC applications. This is a hands-on clerical position in an institutional setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
• Two years experience in a similar position required.
• Additional education or specialized training may be substituted for the required experience.
• A valid driver's license is preferred, unless required by contract or applicable statute.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain medical records, general files, logs and other related records and documents in an organized manner, to include sorting, labeling, filing and retrieving, in accordance with corporate and facility file retention and storage procedures; and maintains confidentiality and security of records.
• Maintain a current inventory of clinic supplies; monitor compliance with sign in/out logs; prepare inventory reports as required.
• Monitor outside referrals and coordinates transfer of medical records.
• Assist in the preparation of routine medical and dental reports.
• Read and comprehend medical instructions and procedures, correspondence, policies, regulations, reports, directions for forms completion and other simple or moderately complex documents.

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Lotus 1-2-3

Job description

$17.17 / hour

At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Medical Records Clerks who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

The successful applicant should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.

1. Create and maintain medical records, general files, logs and other related records and documents in an organized manner, to include sorting, labeling, filing and retrieving, in accordance with corporate and facility file retention and storage procedures; and maintains confidentiality and security of records.

2. Maintain a current inventory of clinic supplies; monitor compliance with sign in/out logs; prepare inventory reports as required.

3. Monitor outside referrals and coordinates transfer of medical records.

4. Assist in the preparation of routine medical and dental reports.

5. Read and comprehend medical instructions and procedures, correspondence, policies, regulations, reports, directions for forms completion and other simple or moderately complex documents.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.

• Two years experience in a similar position required.

• Additional education or specialized training may be substituted for the required experience.

• A valid driver's license is preferred, unless required by contract or applicable statute.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word for Windows, Lotus 1-2-3 or Excel and other personal computer applications preferred.

• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran..