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Southcoast Behavioral Health

Medical Records Clerk

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $21–$24/hr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Dartmouth, MA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/22/2026

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What they do

A Medical Records Clerk compiles, processes, and maintains medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the health care system.

$45,652 / year median in Massachusetts

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

Overview Join the transformative Southcoast Behavioral Health team as an Medical Records Clerk and be part of a difference-making journey every day! Southcoast Behavioral Health, located in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, is a premier mental health treatment center with 192 beds. We serve pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, as well as adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Rates between $21-24/hr (depending on experience and education)

PURPOSE STATEMENT

Perform clerical duties associated with obtaining, completing and maintaining a patient medical records. Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Sort, file and collate a variety of medical records and information such as progress notes, treatment plans, nursing/clinical notes and discharge summaries into the patient's medical record. Create medical record files. Ensure medical records are complete, accurate and timely. Research lost or missing records/information in accordance with established procedures. Answer requests for medical records from outside agencies and third-party sponsorship. May communicate with transcriptionist or transcription vendor to resolve issues/errors regarding reports. Assist designated staff in locating records in the medical records department. Maintain accurate logs, card files, statistics and information release forms for providing medical record information. Ensure medical record is complete prior to filing/re-filing and accurately update log. Perform medical record audits.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned. Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience in quantitative medical record reviews preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

Not applicable We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws. AHPILOT #LI-SBHH