Medical Records Clerk
On-siteMontgomery, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Maintain, organize, and process inmates' medical records by entering patient information into electronic systems, filing documents, and managing both physical and digital filing systems. Ensure the completeness, accuracy, and quality of medical documentation while handling requests for medical information from authorized parties such as hospitals, clinics, and physicians in strict adherence to HIPAA and privacy regulations. Manage incoming and outgoing mail, answer phones, and relay messages related to medical records, alongside performing routine clerical tasks and other duties as assigned. This role supports correctional officers and medical professionals serving a diverse population within the Depot Work Release facility in Wetumpka, AL.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED certificate
- Computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel with a minimum typing speed of 45 words per minute
- Strong written communication and verbal skills, adaptable to environments where conditions may not be pristine, and manage and maintain in stressful situations
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
- Pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening
- Ability to stand for long periods
- Ability to lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds)
- Ability to bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift
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