Medical Records Clerk
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Job Location:
Palmetto, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Overview
As a Correctional Medical Records Clerk 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
Experience / Requirements / Qualifications / Skills
- Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate.
- Must have computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel with a minimum typing speed of 45 words per minute.
- Must possess strong written communication and verbal skills adaptable to environments where conditions may not be pristine and manage and maintain in stressful situations
- Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies procedures and legal requirements
- Must pass the facilitys criminal background check and drug screening
Physical Capabilities:
Must have the ability to stand for long periods lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds) bend squat reach push pull walk significant distances and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.
Why Join NaphCare
NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:
- 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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About Company
NaphCare is an innovative provider of correctional healthcare services in jails and prisons.
