Medical Records Release & EHR Specialist

Sutter Health; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Sutter Health is seeking an organized Records Clerk to join our team in Modesto, CA. The role focuses on processing medical record copy requests, scanning and indexing documents, and QA of patient records within the electronic health record system.

The position emphasizes adherence to state and federal privacy laws, accurate record tracking, and collaboration with care teams to ensure timely and complete information is available for treatment, audits, and compliance activities.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with release of information and health records standards.
• Knowledge of privacy and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Receives and processes requests for medical record copies within required timeframes.
• Prepares, scans, indexes, and quality checks patient documents in the EHR.
• Analyzes records for completeness and deficiencies per medical staff bylaws.
• Locates and tracks legacy records and coordinates cross-system merges.
• Ensures accuracy and adherence to policies and procedures.

Skills

Joint Commission standards

CMIA knowledge

COP/CoP knowledge

Title 22

AAAHC standards

IMQ knowledge

Communication skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Sutter Health is seeking an organized Records Clerk to join our team in Modesto, CA. The role focuses on processing medical record copy requests, scanning and indexing documents, and QA of patient records within the electronic health record system.

The position emphasizes adherence to state and federal privacy laws, accurate record tracking, and collaboration with care teams to ensure timely and complete information is available for treatment, audits, and compliance activities.