Medical Records Clerk

About the role

As a Correctional Medical Records Clerk at the Depot Work Release in Wetumpka, AL, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals who provide care to the individuals in residence. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients.

Responsibilities

The Medical Records Clerk is responsible for maintaining, organizing, and processing inmates' medical records within the facility. Duties and responsibilities may include and are not limited to:

• Entering patient information into electronic systems, filing documents, and maintaining the physical and digital filing system
• Ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and quality of medical documentation
• Handling requests for medical information from authorized parties, such as hospitals, clinics, and physicians, while adhering to HIPAA and other privacy regulations
• Managing incoming and outgoing mail, answering phones, and relaying messages related to medical records
• Creating, updating, and organizing inmate medical records, including assembling and disassembling files
• Performing routine clerical tasks and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel with a minimum typing speed of 45 words per minute
• Strong written communication and verbal skills
• Adaptable to environments where conditions may not be pristine, and able to manage and maintain in stressful situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand for long periods
• Lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds)
• Bend, squat, reach, push, pull
• Walk significant distances
• Perform physically demanding tasks like CPR
• Maintain good balance and endurance throughout a shift

Benefits

For full-time employees, NaphCare offers:

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one
• Lowest Cost Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

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