Medical Records & MDS Assistant

PACS Group; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS Group is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Records Clerk to organize and direct the medical records department in a healthcare facility. You will file, index, retrieve, and assemble resident charts, ensuring accurate completion and privacy compliance with HIPAA rules.

Responsibilities include transcribing physician reports, coordinating assessments with the MDS team, and maintaining records release logs while supporting facility operations and quality care.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to type at least 45 words per minute and use dictation equipment.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and health information concepts.
• On-the-job training provided in medical records procedures.

Responsibilities

• Organize, plan and direct the medical records department according to policies.
• Retrieve and file resident charts, and ensure proper completion and indexing.
• Maintain authorized information release records and ensure PHI privacy compliance.
• Assist in scheduling assessments and coordinate with other departments.
• Transcribe and type physicians' reports and batch records for filing.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Medical terminology

Data retrieval

Computer skills

Decision making

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dictation equipment

Medical records software

Job description

PACS Group is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Records Clerk to organize and direct the medical records department in a healthcare facility. You will file, index, retrieve, and assemble resident charts, ensuring accurate completion and privacy compliance with HIPAA rules.

Responsibilities include transcribing physician reports, coordinating assessments with the MDS team, and maintaining records release logs while supporting facility operations and quality care.