Medical Records Specialist

Cobb Professional Services • Dallas, TX

44d • Onsite

About The Position

Cobb Professional Services is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Records Specialist for a hospital opportunity in Dallas. This position helps maintain accurate, complete, and secure patient records so authorized healthcare staff can access the information they need. The ideal candidate is organized, comfortable working in electronic health record systems, and careful when handling confidential information.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in medical records, health information management, patient registration, or a comparable healthcare administrative role.
• Experience entering, reviewing, or maintaining records in an EHR or similar electronic system.
• Strong data-entry, computer, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to handle confidential patient information appropriately.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with multiple departments.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or certificate in health information management, health information technology, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of medical records or hospital health information experience.
• Experience with document imaging, record retrieval, or processing requests for medical records.
• Familiarity with healthcare terminology and hospital documentation workflows.

Responsibilities

• Review patient records for completeness, accuracy, and proper organization.
• Enter, update, scan, index, and retrieve information in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Identify missing or inconsistent documentation and follow established procedures to resolve discrepancies.
• Respond to authorized requests for records in accordance with hospital procedures and applicable privacy requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of document requests, releases, and completed work.
• Work with clinical and administrative teams to locate records and support timely documentation.
• Protect patient confidentiality and follow the hospital’s information security policies.
• Meet established standards for accuracy, productivity, and turnaround time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED