MEDICAL RECORDS CLERK

The GEO Group•Eagle Pass, TX

12d

About The Position

The Medical Records Clerk manages medical records for inmates and detainees, ensuring records are organized, complete, and available to healthcare providers and administrative staff. The role also supports appointment scheduling, monthly statistics, and general 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.
Proven history of exercising discretion and maintaining 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 applicable rules and regulations.
Ability to maintain company records and deal effectively with the public and inmates.
Ability to work with computers and the software typically used by the department.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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