Medical Records & Data Specialist

PennWest; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PennWest University seeks a detail-oriented Medical Records Specialist to manage patient charts, ensure accuracy of electronic medical records, and coordinate referrals. You will support billing, auditing, and data-entry tasks across clinical sites.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, drawing blood, and preparing clinic charts. Strong knowledge of medical terminology and MS Office is required; bilingual candidates are preferred. Monday–Friday, Erie, PA location.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the laws, regulations, policies, and procedures for accessing, using, and disclosing private information.
• Knowledge of medical nomenclature, classification systems, and medical coding requirements.
• Knowledge of medical record-keeping methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of standard medical vocabulary, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Ability to transcribe dictated or written medical information.
• Ability to sort, file, and cross-index records.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain medical records through auditing for timeliness and completeness.
• Process requests for medical information from providers, insurers, or legal entities.
• Assist with data entry and troubleshooting in the EMR.
• Update insurance and demographic information in the EMR.
• Coordinate and track patient referrals and schedule appointments.
• Draw blood and take vital signs as needed.
• Coordinate billing and update clinic schedules in the EMR.
• Schedule patients for clinics and prepare clinic charts/releases.

Skills

Medical records

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Communication

Bi-lingual

Education

Medical records program

Medical secretarial program

Medical transcription program

Health information management program

Tools

Medent

Job description

PennWest University seeks a detail-oriented Medical Records Specialist to manage patient charts, ensure accuracy of electronic medical records, and coordinate referrals. You will support billing, auditing, and data-entry tasks across clinical sites.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, drawing blood, and preparing clinic charts. Strong knowledge of medical terminology and MS Office is required; bilingual candidates are preferred. Monday–Friday, Erie, PA location.