About this role
Hourly Base Rate: $19.05 - $26.67
Shift: Days
Hours Per Week: 40 hours/week
Date Posted: 11/13/2026
Position Purpose
The Medical Records Clerk Specialist participates as a member of the Medical Records services by performing technical and specialized medical record functions in an accurate, timely and complete manner. These duties invoice a combination of the following:
- Receptionist functions, organize, scan, index and update both paper and electronic health records,
- Obtain records for chart prep,
- Input patient demographic data, medical histories and test results while auditing for completeness,
- Process requests for medical records from patients, insurance companies, attorney's and outside healthcare providers,
- Handle incoming faxes, coordinate outside record requests and assist care teams with documentation workflows.
- All specialists must demonstrate the ability to provide qualitative and quantitative analysis and reanalysis of all patient positions,
- Responsible for answering the telephone as needed,
- Follow up on requests and assisting with physician requests.
Education/Licensing: High school diploma or GED required. College coursework in medical record practices preferred.
Qualifications/Skills
- Prepare, scan and index all records for the EMR (electronic medical record) system.
- Accurately analyze and reanalyze patient records in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Maintain current knowledge of release of information laws including HIPPA and hospital wide policy and procedures.
- Demonstrate knowledge of technical medical record practices.
- Assist with the training of new staff.
- Provide ongoing mentoring to current staff.
- Assist with performance improvement activities.
- Provide office coverage, answering telephones, assisting physicians with record completion, assisting with walk-in customers as needed.
- Establish and maintain working relationships that foster teamwork and effective communication.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
- Supportive work environment with a collaborative team.
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Paid time off and flexible scheduling options.
- Student loan repayment program.