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Medical Records Clerk

Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, Inc.
16.50 - 17.75
United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
930 West Historic Mitchell Street (Show on map)
Apr 09, 2026
JOB SUMMARY: This position is primarily responsible for scanning documents into patients' medical records, processes requests for patient records and is knowledgeable with records release. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES): Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Maintain records to ensure records remain up to date. Processing incoming electronic faxes. Maintains highest level of professionalism and personal ethics. Ensures confidentiality of patient information and staff information. Processes, tracks, and bills request for Release of Information according to established procedures. Processes, tracks chart audit requests. Enter procedures done by outside entities into patient's record. EDUCATION and/or SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA regulations. Knowledge of the operational aspects of a Medical Records Department. Good written and verbal communication skills required. Able to interact with people easily (clients, insurance companies, providers, office staff, etc.), must put the client's needs ahead of own. Accurately type 40-45 wpm. Computer literacy Medical Terminology a plus. Experience with Ochin Epic is a plus. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTORS: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close