Medical Records Specialist
Heritage Behavioral Health Center•Decatur, IL
•$18 - $22•Onsite
About The Position
Heritage Behavioral Health Center is a mission-driven Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic located in Decatur, Illinois, dedicated to improving mental health and substance use care for individuals across a multi-county area. At Heritage, we recognize that every role impacts client care—no matter the position. They are looking for a career where your work truly matters and are hiring passionate professionals.
Requirements
- Proven work experience as a Medical Records Clerk or similar role
- Proficient in information management programs and MS Office
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills
- Relevant training and/or certifications as a Medical Records Clerk
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- High school diploma or equivalent (minimum requirement)
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Data entry experience
- Proven excellence in customer service
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Experience working with a wide variety of customers including individuals with mental illness or substance use disorders
- Reliable transportation
Responsibilities
- Digitize all patients’ existing paper records and information
- Distribute and relocate medical charts within the agency
- Maintain accurate records by following agency procedures
- Ensure patient charts, paperwork, and reports are completed accurately and on time
- Keep all medical records confidential and protected
- Complete clerical duties including answering phones, responding to emails, and processing patient admission and discharge records
Benefits
- Vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leave
- Paid wellness day every other Friday
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness reimbursement
- Health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and additional life insurance
- Health insurance includes substantial agency contributions toward the cost
- 401(k) and Roth options
- Tuition assistance
- Continuing education opportunities
- Eligible for Loan Forgiveness through the National Health Service Corps
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
