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Robert Half
Medical Records Specialist
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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.
$45,007 / year median in Nevada
+9% projected growth
Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Medical Records Specialist to support health information operations in Henderson, Nevada. This Long-term Contract position focuses on processing medical record requests accurately, protecting patient confidentiality, and ensuring timely delivery of information in accordance with healthcare regulations. The ideal candidate is organized, service-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced HIM environment. The Medical Records Specialist opening requires someone to work onsite in Henderson, Nevada. This is a contract to permanent opportunity with a Fortune 500 healthcare organization.
Responsibilities:
- Process incoming requests for medical records and related documentation while verifying authorization, identity, and release criteria before disclosure.
- Review patient information carefully to ensure all released records meet privacy standards, legal requirements, and organizational policies.
- Coordinate with clinical and administrative teams to gather, track, and deliver requested health information within established timelines.
- Maintain complete and accurate logs of disclosure activity, request status, and supporting documentation in designated systems.
- Respond professionally to questions from patients, providers, insurers, and other authorized parties regarding record release procedures.
- Identify incomplete, inaccurate, or noncompliant requests and follow up to obtain corrections before fulfilling them.
- Support daily HIM workflows by organizing documents, prioritizing urgent requests, and escalating sensitive issues when neede