Medical Records Clerk

NaphCare • Clayton, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is seeking a Medical Records Clerk to join their team of medical professionals at the Ventress Correctional Facility in Clayton, AL. This role involves working alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to the individuals in residence. It is a unique position offering the opportunity to make a difference to a diverse patient population. The primary responsibility of the Medical Records Clerk is to maintain, organize, and process inmates' medical records within the facility.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate
• Must have computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• 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
• Ability to manage and maintain in stressful situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Possess 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 facility’s criminal background check and drug screening
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Ability to lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds)
• Ability to bend, squat, reach, push, pull
• Ability to walk significant distances
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks like CPR
• Ability to maintain good balance and endurance throughout a shift

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees