What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Records Clerk position at Maricopa County?
Posting Date
01 / 08 / 25
Application Deadline
01 / 10 / 25
Pay Range
Hiring Pay Range : $17.00 - $19.00 hourly
Full Range : $17.00 - $25.00 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Public Health
About the Position
Do pride yourself on going the extra mile to deliver stellar customer service? As our Medical Records Clerk, you will have the opportunity to be one of our clients' first encounters with Maricopa County Clinical Services.
In this role, you will register patients, collect payments, and prepare and maintain the electronic medical records for the clients we serve, following HIPAA guidelines. Your interaction with our clients will create a lasting impression. YOU can make a difference!
About Us
Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH's mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on health equity and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
Employee discounts for goods and services
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require
Six months of experience registering patients in an electronic medical records system in a medical setting
High school diploma or GED
Post-secondary education in a business administration, public administration, public health, healthcare administration, or a health-related field may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
We Also Value
Certification as a Public Health or Community Health Worker from an accredited college or currently enrolled in a Public Health or Community Health Worker program and eligible to receive a certification within six months of hire
Cashiering or cash handling experience
Bilingual skills in English and Spanish
Job Contributions
Obtains and enters client demographic information into various computer programs
Ensures all forms are correctly completed and signed by the client
Serves as a cashier at registration by assessing fees and recording transactions
Files, scans, and assembles medical records, including dictated and miscellaneous documents according to departmental procedure
Releases patient information following applicable laws and department policies
Performs receptionist duties, including greeting, assisting customers, and answering a multi-line phone
Receives payments by cash, check, credit cards, or automatic debits
Issues receipts, refunds, credits, and provides change
Counts money and balances cash drawers at the end of the shift
Responds to requests by researching, locating, retrieving, and delivering records or information
Purges inactive records according to retention schedules
Working Conditions
Work is performed indoors in an office setting interacting with a diverse population within a team environment
Ability to lift 10 pounds floor to waist, waist to shoulder, or shoulder to overhead
Ability to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available to respond as directed in the event of a public health emergency
V alid Arizona driver's license is required upon hire
Within one month of hire, all employees are required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and / or a Tuberculosis test
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and / or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Salary : $17 - $25
