Medical Records Clerk

Core Civic • NATCHEZ, MS

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About The Position

CoreCivic is seeking a Medical Records Clerk to provide support in an institutional setting. The role creates and maintains organized medical records, general files, logs, and related documents in accordance with corporate and facility retention and storage procedures, while maintaining the confidentiality and security of records. The clerk also maintains clinic supply inventories, monitors sign-in/sign-out logs, prepares inventory reports, monitors outside referrals, coordinates medical-record transfers, and assists with routine medical and dental reports.

The successful applicant must be able to perform the listed functions at a pace and level consistent with the actual job performance requirements. The role requires reading and understanding medical instructions and procedures, correspondence, policies, regulations, reports, form-completion directions, and other simple or moderately complex documents.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED certification, or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in a similar position; additional education or specialized training may be substituted for the required experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• A valid driver's license is preferred, unless required by contract or applicable statute.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word for Windows, Lotus 1-2-3 or Excel, and other personal computer applications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain medical records, general files, logs, and related records and documents in an organized manner.
• Sort, label, file, and retrieve records in accordance with corporate and facility file-retention and storage procedures.
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of records.
• Maintain a current inventory of clinic supplies.
• Monitor compliance with sign-in/sign-out logs and prepare inventory reports as required.
• Monitor outside referrals and coordinate the transfer of medical records.
• Assist in preparing routine medical and dental reports.
• Read and comprehend medical instructions and procedures, correspondence, policies, regulations, reports, form-completion directions, and other simple or moderately complex documents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED