MEDICAL RECORDS CLERK

The GEO Group•Milledgeville, GA

20d

About The Position

The Medical Records Clerk manages inmate and detainee medical records, maintaining organized files and supporting healthcare providers and administrative staff. The position also coordinates outside consultations, prepares monthly statistics, and performs secretarial duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent certification.
Working knowledge of business English and math, with good grammar and spelling skills.
Ability to develop correspondence, reports, and operational directives.
A proven history of exercising discretion and retaining confidentiality.
Solid organizational and communication skills.
Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions.
Ability to make minor decisions in accordance with rules and regulations as they apply to work problems.
Ability to maintain company records and deal effectively with the public and detainees.
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Nice To Haves

Training in an accredited medical records program.
At least one year of experience in an established medical records system.

Responsibilities

File medical records alphabetically using the color-coded system.
File and attach medical information to each medical record according to incarceration dates or dates of service.
Obtain physicians’ signatures on diagnostic studies.
Provide records as requested by health providers and administrative staff.
Schedule appointments with outside consulting health professionals.
Prepare monthly statistics.
Perform secretarial duties.