Medical Records Clerk | HIPAA-Savvy & Detail-Oriented

SunriseVista Behavioral Hospital; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

PTO and holidays

401(k) with company contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sunrise Vista Health and Wellness in Canton, OH seeks a Medical Records Clerk to maintain resident records and support clinical staff with documentation while ensuring HIPAA compliance.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, be 21 or older, and preferably experience in medical records or healthcare administration; proficiency in MS Office and EMR is expected. This is a full-time role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 21 years or older required.
• Previous experience in medical records, health information management, or healthcare administration preferred.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and medical terminology preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and electronic medical record (EMR) systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, organize, and update resident medical records in both electronic and paper formats.
• Ensure all medical documentation is complete, accurate, and filed promptly.
• Process admissions, discharges, and transfers by preparing and organizing required documentation.
• Respond to requests for medical records in accordance with HIPAA and facility policies.
• Scan, index, and archive medical documents.
• Assist nursing and administrative staff with record retrieval and documentation needs.
• Monitor charts for completeness and notify appropriate staff of missing documentation.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of resident information.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

HIPAA knowledge

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sunrise Vista Health and Wellness in Canton, OH seeks a Medical Records Clerk to maintain resident records and support clinical staff with documentation while ensuring HIPAA compliance.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, be 21 or older, and preferably experience in medical records or healthcare administration; proficiency in MS Office and EMR is expected. This is a full-time role with comprehensive benefits.