Medical Records Clerk

Management and Training Corporation•Livingston, TX

3h•Onsite

About The Position

This position reports to the health services administrator and performs specialized clerical functions in the maintenance of detainee medical records in compliance with MTC Medical and customer directives. The role is based at the IAH Detention Facility in Livingston, Texas, and contributes to providing essential care to underserved individuals.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
One (1) year office experience including word processing or computer data entry experience
Valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management
Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements
Must maintain appropriate facility clearance

Responsibilities

Maintain medical records for a variety of purposes, lab work, x-rays, immunizations, cursory, etc.
Perform other general clerical duties including, but not limited to typing correspondence, form letters, schedules, forms and reports.
Proofread, copy documents, process incoming and outgoing mail, answer telephone, receive visitors and file.
Maintain records of services and prepare billing documents submitted to appropriate agencies for facility reimbursement of health care costs.
Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records; observe applicable HIPAA rules.
Complete daily audits of medical records to ensure accuracy and quality of documentation and review results for any pattern of deficiencies and communicate these findings to healthcare staff.
Process requests for medical information from outside hospitals, clinics, physicians and secures pertinent medical information from other sources relative to the treatment of patients.
Enter the required information of each detainee visit with a healthcare professional into the appropriate data system.
Coordinate notification of transfers to other health service departments, obtain medical records and review records daily for completeness and accuracy prior to transfer.
Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
Maintain accountability of staff, detainees and property; adhere to safety practices.
Perform other duties as assigned within his/her scope of work as determined by management.