MEDICAL RECORDS CLERK

The GEO Group•Newark, NJ

27d

About The Position

The Medical Records Clerk manages inmate and detainee medical records and provides related administrative support. The role maintains, organizes, and supplies records for health providers and administrative staff, coordinates appointments with outside consulting health professionals, and prepares monthly statistics. The position also 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.
Proven ability to exercise discretion and retain confidentiality.
Solid organizational and communication skills.
Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions; make minor decisions under applicable rules and regulations; maintain company records; and deal effectively with the public and detainees.
Ability to use computers and software typically used by the department.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Ability to frequently lift or carry up to 10 lbs and occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 60 lbs.
Ability to bend, stoop, climb, reach above shoulder level, drive automatic vehicles, and work with machinery.

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 the color-coded system.
File and attach medical information in 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.