Medical Records Specialist – Detail‑Oriented & Team‑Driven

New Mexico Department of Health; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Department of Health's Community Based Services (CBS) is seeking a records clerk to manage patient health records in an outpatient setting in Las Vegas. The role supports clinicians and clients with accurate data management and secure record handling.

Responsibilities include organizing files, inputting data into AVATAR, retrieving records, and ensuring completeness and accuracy. Some travel may be required; strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 3 months hospital records experience.
• Experience using medical terminology and hospital record systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and hospital software.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and filing patient records.
• Ensuring all patient information is properly stored.
• Inputting patient data into the AVATAR system.
• Retrieving records as requested.
• Verifying information for completeness and accuracy.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team oriented

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

AVATAR

Job description

New Mexico Department of Health's Community Based Services (CBS) is seeking a records clerk to manage patient health records in an outpatient setting in Las Vegas. The role supports clinicians and clients with accurate data management and secure record handling.

Responsibilities include organizing files, inputting data into AVATAR, retrieving records, and ensuring completeness and accuracy. Some travel may be required; strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.