Ward Clerk & Medical Records Specialist (HIPAA/EMR)

Extended Care LLC; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K program

PTO & holidays

Life and disability insurance

Daily Pay

Appreciate you perks

Job summary

Extended Care LLC is seeking a dedicated Ward Clerk to manage the medical record system and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. The role includes implementing facility policies, organizing records, and supporting healthcare professionals to keep files accurate and up to date.

Qualified applicants will have a High School Diploma (Medical Records degree preferred), strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and EMR systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; degree in Medical Records preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are expected.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Implement policies to maintain the medical record system in compliance with regulations.
• Protect medical record information from loss or destruction before retention.
• Identify and address incomplete, late, or inaccurate documentation.
• Assist healthcare professionals by ensuring records are accurate and properly filed.
• Computerize medical record data and maintain electronic documentation systems.
• Coordinate with all departments to ensure smooth documentation flow.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient records per HIPAA.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Records degree (preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Extended Care LLC is seeking a dedicated Ward Clerk to manage the medical record system and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. The role includes implementing facility policies, organizing records, and supporting healthcare professionals to keep files accurate and up to date.

Qualified applicants will have a High School Diploma (Medical Records degree preferred), strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and EMR systems.