Medical Records Specialist - Inmate Health Records

The GEO Group, Inc.; Basile (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Pet Insurance

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Medical Records Clerk to manage inmate and detainee medical records. You will file, attach, and organize records with attention to date and confidentiality, ensuring accessibility for health providers and staff.

Responsibilities include obtaining physician signatures, scheduling external consultations, and maintaining monthly statistics. This role requires accuracy, discretion, and solid computer skills within a correctional services environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Training in an accredited medical records program or a minimum of one year of experience in an established medical records system preferred.
• Working knowledge of business English, math, good grammar and spelling skills; ability to develop correspondence and reports.

Responsibilities

• Filing all medical records in alphabetical order adhering to color-coded system.
• Attaching medical information to each record according to incarceration or service dates.
• Obtaining physician signatures on all diagnostic studies.
• Providing records as requested by health providers and administrative staff.
• Scheduling appointments with outside consulting health professionals.
• Preparing monthly statistics.
• Performing secretarial duties.

Skills

Medical records

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Computer skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Medical records certification (preferred)

Tools

Medical records software

Office software

Job description

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Medical Records Clerk to manage inmate and detainee medical records. You will file, attach, and organize records with attention to date and confidentiality, ensuring accessibility for health providers and staff.

Responsibilities include obtaining physician signatures, scheduling external consultations, and maintaining monthly statistics. This role requires accuracy, discretion, and solid computer skills within a correctional services environment.